Blog Archives
Reviews and discussions on children's and young adult literature — spotlighting authors, illustrators, and the books they make together.
January 2016
Two Friends: A Dream Team Times Two
January 28, 2016
A look at Two Friends by Sean Qualls and Selina Alko, which pairs Susan B. Anthony and Frederick Douglass as champions of equal rights, alongside a note on the collaborative work of its illustrator and writer team.
Salt to the Sea by Ruta Sepetys
January 2016
Coverage of Ruta Sepetys's Salt to the Sea, with notes referencing the author and publisher discussion around the novel.
Intersection: Pairing Fiction and Nonfiction
January 2016
A short piece on matching fiction titles with nonfiction companions for classroom and home reading.
This Strange Wilderness meets Okay for Now
January 2016
A pairing note connecting two titles for readers exploring related themes.
Martin's Big Words in the Library
January 2016
A brief mention of the picture book's use and reception in library settings.
Nonfiction Focus
It's a Fact: Nonfiction Rocks!
January 2016
An appreciation of nonfiction titles for young readers, tied to the season's award coverage.
YALSA's 2016 Award for Excellence in Nonfiction
January 2016
Notes on YALSA's 2016 Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, including reference to the year's vetted nomination list for young adult nonfiction titles.
Also in the Archive
Reviews and creator profiles referenced in these posts are cataloged further in the Author/Illustrator/Narrator Index, organized alphabetically by last name.