Abby Bussen

Nov 18, 2024 | slj.com | Beth McIntyre |Steven Engelfried |Hilary Tufo |Abby Bussen

Unsung heroes from the past and today's most popular personalities populate this diverse collection of biographies. Pop stars and athletes are among those featured in this season’s biographies. As this is an Olympic year, readers will appreciate reading about some Olympians from the past. Also represented are some notable achievers who were overshadowed by those who became more famous for similar successes. Finally, perennially popular topics such as inventors and activists are included.

Oct 13, 2023 | slj.com | Sarah Pousty |Abby Bussen

As educators seek to discuss the Israel-Hamas war with students, SLJ has curated related resources and books. Discussion and lesson planningChris Barton explains “How to Discuss Tough Topics with Children” (SLJ, 2020). The author of All of a Sudden and Forever: Help and Healing After the Oklahoma City Bombing, Barton writes about the larger lessons from his book and how help from educators often takes the forms of sharing and listening to stories, rather than problem-solving.

Sep 7, 2023 | schoollibraryjournal.com | Kerry Cerra |Abby Johnson |Cathy Camper |Abby Bussen

Illustration ©2022 by Molly Brooks. From Growing Pangs by Kathryn Ormsbee. Published by Random House Graphic. How can librarians build a mental health book collection that is engaging, welcoming, and maybe even funny? For me, that was a tall order. The teen self-help titles I purchased for my high school library were hit or miss; sometimes they seemed condescending. What kinds of books would help destigmatize mental health topics? Illustrated ones, it turned out.

Aug 31, 2023 | slj.com | Abby Bussen

One of the amazing superpowers of childhood is curiosity, continuously asking “why?” and not being satisfied without finding the perfect answer. Adults know that challenging the status quo by asking the right questions can lead to life-changing innovation. These guidebooks encourage young readers to stay curious so they can someday become revolutionary grown-ups. Preschool to Grade 4Bradshaw, John. A First Guide to Dogs: Understanding Your Very Best Friend. illus. by Clare Elsom. 128p. Penguin Workshop.

Aug 31, 2023 | schoollibraryjournal.com | Abby Bussen |Sarah Glenn

One of the amazing superpowers of childhood is curiosity, continuously asking “why?” and not being satisfied without finding the perfect answer. Adults know that challenging the status quo by asking the right questions can lead to life-changing innovation. These guidebooks encourage young readers to stay curious so they can someday become revolutionary grown-ups. Preschool to Grade 4Bradshaw, John. A First Guide to Dogs: Understanding Your Very Best Friend. illus. by Clare Elsom. 128p. Penguin Workshop.