Publications about books for children and young adults
A non-hysterical newspaper article in the Boston Globe about whether parents should let their pre-teens see The Hunger Games or not. Katie is going to be reviewing the movie for us so look out for that. She’s already posted some read-alikes. Has anyone seen Tomorrow, When the War Began? I don’t know if it got [...]
Intern Ariel gave Juliet Marillier’s forthcoming Shadowfell (Knopf, September) and A. C. Gaughen’s just-published Scarlet (Walker, February) a makeover. Now they’re fashion-forward for summer 2012.
As you know, we’re now less than two weeks from The Hunger Games movie release. While that may seem like forever if you’re a fan, it does give you just enough time to devour one of these recently published dystopian novels, all recommended by The Horn Book Magazine. Day is one of the totalitarian Republic’s [...]
Now that March has finally arrived, we’re officially in the “T-minus” phase for The Hunger Games movie adaptation, hitting theaters on March 23. In anticipation, I’ve been perusing several pieces of fine literature, to wit: The Hunger Games: The Official Illustrated Movie Companion (Scholastic, February), Stars in the Arena: Meet the Hotties of The Hunger [...]
I can’t believe that I’m already sorting through mounds of July and August galleys for the Spring 2013 Guide issue. I’m also floored that heart-shaped glasses are apparently this summer’s hottest trend. Don’t believe it either? These two nearly identical summer ARC covers might convince you: Personally, I’m still a cat-eye kind of [...]
Jack the Ripper has been creeping into children’s literature recently: Gordon Korman included him in his 2011 Titanic trilogy (Scholastic). (Incorporating a Ripper mystery aboard the famed ship now marking the 100th anniversary of its sinking? That should sell a few books.) Last September saw the release of the first book in Maureen Johnson’s exciting [...]
We’ve updated our recommended LGBTQ-themed reading list. These novels were selected from recent Horn Book Magazine reviews, but we’d love to hear your suggestions! Any favorites to share?
The books recommended below were published within the last several years. Suggested grade level for all titles is 7 and up (YA) unless otherwise indicated, but the individual reader is the real criterion. OLDER FICTION Girl from Mars by Tamara Bach, trans. by Shelley Tanaka (Groundwood) Miriam befriends Laura, then sorts through a (mutual) attraction [...]
“Everyone else is dead.” May I proselytize for a moment? If you’re reading this post, you absolutely must listen to the audiobook version of Beauty Queens (Scholastic Audio, 2011) written and read brilliantly by Libba Bray. Believe me, it will make your life worth living, your hair luxurious, and your skin blemish-free. It will also [...]
I have a serious Etsy addiction, and an incredible shop I just discovered is not helping. Spoonful of Chocolate sells recycled book purses and e-reader covers; now I am lusting over a Hunger Games handbag made from an actual copy of The Hunger Games. (They have other chapter book and YA selections, too.) My favorite, [...]
