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Jan 10, 2025 | 
slj.com | David Long |Lynne Stover |Amanda MacGregor |Karen Jensen
by (text) & illus. by Stefano Tambellini . (Everyone Can Be A Reader). Jan. 2025. 88p. pap. $8.99. ISBN 9781454958604. COPY ISBN Gr 3-7–With bite-size chapters and engaging prose, this book makes a complex historical event readable and inspiring.
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Sep 5, 2024 | 
lasvegassun.com | Karen Jensen
The tide has turned. For far too long, elements in our country have suppressed the leadership talents of Black and brown citizens. But take a new look at governing bodies, the media and civil institutions. They are no longer exclusively populated with white men. Black women and men have risen up to assume their place in the leadership of this nation. Their talents were on display at the Democratic National Convention in impressive numbers.
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Mar 21, 2024 | 
newsminer.com | Karen Jensen
To the editor: If you don’t remember your civics education from elementary school, you may not remember that the United States Constitution does not have any of these words in it: God, Christ, Christianity, prayer, worship. Not once do any of these words appear in our Constitution, and that was intentional by the signers, our “founders,” who discussed such things and knew well that wars are fought over the establishment of a state religion.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
schoollibraryjournal.com | Lauren Graves |Karen Jensen |Kathy Ishizuka |Kara Yorio
The most viewed posts of the week. LeVar Burton and a group of young readers attend a school board meeting in "Banned Book Rainbow." LeVar Burton Sends Up Book Banning in “Reading Rainbow” SegmentIn a timely update of "Reading Rainbow," LeVar Burton revisited the iconic PBS series to discuss banned books with a rapt group of confused children, who shared their thoughts on the matter. The bit, featuring a field trip to a school board meeting, aired on Jimmy Kimmel Live.
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Feb 6, 2024 | 
slj.com | Lauren Graves |Karen Jensen |Kathy Ishizuka
The 'Fact-Finding and Black History' webcast with (clockwise from top left) Amina Luqman-Dawson, Lesa Cline-Ransome, moderator Marva Hinton, James Ransome, and Carole Boston Weatherford. Exhaustive research is the foundation for nonfiction and historical fiction. But creating books about Black history and Black historical figures often requires deep dives into research combined with a little bit of informed imagination.
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Feb 1, 2024 | 
villagenews.com | Karen Jensen
High blood pressure is a significant risk factor for human health. In the U.S., 116 million people experience hypertension, and in Canada, it’s one in five adults. Recent research on gut microbiota and high blood pressure has received increased attention showing an association between the two. Gut microbiota is key to human health, and maintaining gut microbiota health is essential. The gut microbiome, what is it?
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Oct 10, 2023 | 
slj.com | Amanda MacGregor |Karen Jensen
Autumn is the perfect time to indulge in all things creepy and spine-tingling. Yet the season of ghosts and ghouls still has tons to offer those who prefer their fall reading to be on the sweeter side. These charming graphic novels for middle grade readers feature everything you’d expect from spooky season—haunted hayrides, magic, monster-hunting, and more—yet the stories are cozy, like a mug of hot cider. No matter the time of year, curl up with these titles and enjoy the gentle autumnal vibes.
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Jul 5, 2023 | 
schoollibraryjournal.com | Karen Jensen |Sam Bloom |Edith Campbell |Sujei Lugo Vázquez
by SLJ Reviews Jul 05, 2023 | Filed in News & Features These recent short story collections centering on college, mental health experiences, trans identity in fantasy, and more will appeal to a wide range of YA readers. These recent short story collections centering on college, mental health experiences, trans identity in fantasy, and more will appeal to a wide range of YA readers. Avachat, Aashna, ed. Study Break: 11 College Tales from Orientation to Graduation. 288p. Feiwel & Friends. Mar. 2023.
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Jun 14, 2023 | 
slj.com | Karen Jensen |Sam Bloom |Edith Campbell |Sujei Lugo Vázquez
by SLJ Reviews Jun 14, 2023 | Filed in News & Features Fans of the Regency era and shows like Bridgerton will find much to love in these romantic takes on the genre that range from swoony London to anti-historical vengeance to modern teens at a Regency-themed summer camp. Fans of the Regency era and shows like Bridgerton will find much to love in these romantic takes on the genre that range from swoony London to anti-historical vengeance to modern teens at a Regency-themed summer camp.
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May 19, 2023 | 
slj.com | Karen Jensen |Sam Bloom |Edith Campbell |Sujei Lugo Vázquez
Flowerheart by Catherine Bakewell. HarperTeen. ISBN 9780063214590. Gr 8 Up–All her life, Clara’s magic has been out of control. When her magic accidentally harms her father, she turns to her ex-friend Xavier for help. Clara is not sure why Xavier stopped talking to her all those years ago, but it seems that he is the only one willing to help her control her magic, for a price. VERDICT Perfect for collections serving readers who love benevolent magic. Blood Debts by Terry J Benton-Walker. Tor Teen.
