Rosemary Kiladitisis

May 21, 2024 | slj.com | Brigid Alverson |Rosemary Kiladitisis

Fantasy tales are as old as stories themselves, and many modern ones maintain an old-fashioned feel, with fairy-tale creatures, ancient magic, and plucky main characters fighting powerful monsters. Graphic novels add a new dimension, displaying the fantastical elements right on the page so readers can see the world and plunge into the action.

Apr 29, 2024 | schoollibraryjournal.com | Rosemary Kiladitisis |Richard Romano

The Kids in Mrs. Z’s Class began with an invitation to play. In July 2022, I was in the car with my husband and daughter when an email arrived with the subject line “Idea for Kate Messner.” It was from Cheryl Klein, the editorial director at Algonquin Books for Young Readers, sharing a proposal for a new multi-author series about all the kids in one elementary school classroom. The concept was wildly ambitious. Eighteen kids in the class.

Apr 23, 2024 | schoollibraryjournal.com | SLJ Reviewers |NCTE Excellence |Rosemary Kiladitisis

Mother's Day is coming up and there is no shortage of new board and picture books to share with young readers leading up to the holiday. Across this selection, the maternal figures featured illustrate the special bond between a mother and child. Enjoy these titles to celebrate moms of all kinds on Mother's Day and throughout the year. Mother's Day is coming up and there is no shortage of new board and picture books to share with young readers leading up to the holiday.

Apr 4, 2024 | slj.com | Rosemary Kiladitisis |Richard Romano |Florence Simmons

Three poetry books are starred this National Poetry Month, as well as biographies of Mae Jemison and Chadwick Boseman. A Maleta Full of ­Treasures (Sylvester) ©2024 by Juana Medina Picture BooksBUCHET, Nelly. Dog vs. Strawberry. illus. by Andrea Zuill. Random House Studio. DUBUC, Marianne. Everyone Gets a Turn. Princeton Architectural Pr. NYOKO, Mel. For Our Daughters. illus. by Joelle Avelino. Random House Studio. SYLVESTER, Natalia. A Maleta Full of Treasures. illus. by Juana Medina. Dial.

Mar 25, 2024 | slj.com | Rosemary Kiladitisis |SLJ Reviewers

Incorporating interactive features, engaging text, and delightful rhymes, these board books encourage the magic of a shared reading experience that no screen, app, or video can replicate.