This week’s most viewed posts ranged from intriguing stories for avid readers to thanking a dear teacher to farming oysters in the library.
Most viewed posts this week.
24 Hi-Lo Books Recommended for Middle Grade and YA Level Readers
SLJ Staff
Hi-Lo titles are intriguing stories written at a lower reading level for aspiring readers. Spanning genres from romance to horror, these 24 books are sure to captivate readers with relatable protagonists and contemporary coming-of-age themes.
Cover-up: Under pressure, some school librarians alter illustrations to avoid library violations
Andrew Bold
Librarians are hiding bare buttocks and exposed body parts from picture books for fear of having the books removed and losing their jobs.
44 Great Titles Including Cookbooks | Starred Reviews, May 2024
SLJ Review
Highlights this month include a new graphic novel co-written by genderqueer Maia Kobabe, a picture book by Kyle Lukoff, and a video adaptation of Carol Boston Weatherford’s book about Mary Hamilton.
Learning about oysters at the library
Elaina Fuj
New York City Public Schools’ Robin Hood Library and the Billion Oyster Project have partnered to get students excited about learning about oysters and their important impact on the environment.
Teacher Appreciation Week: Authors share memories of influential educators
Darryl Grabarek
Daniel Bernstrom, Carol Boston Weatherford, Cynthia Leittich Smith, Kecla Magoon and Scott Leintgen share stories about educators who played important roles in their lives.
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