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Last year we saw a dip in the once-hot, ahem, “secondary” market. Has the downward trend continued into 2025? Spoiler Alert: With only six books on the list this year, I think it has. Let’s have a look.
Just casually mentioning a few books that you might want to have on hand for the beginning of the 2025-26 school year.
Huh.
Last month I interview all the 2025 Newbery winners (Ruth Behar, Chanel Miller, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Kate O’Shaughnessy, and Erin Entrada Kelly) the the ALA conference in Philadelphia. It was a great time. In the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, the group answers some rapid-fire speed round questions.
I have to admit, watching this guy roast AI books is pretty satisfying.
Derrick Barnes talks to NPR about his writing life and his latest book.
The list of suggestions at Heavy Medal (a Newbery Blog) is a great place to start your reading.
Another deep dive into the world of the children's book parody.
A special LIVE episode of The Yarn podcast with our 2025 Newbery winners!
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