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Top 10 Circulated Graphic Novels of the ’24-’25 School Year

Travis Jonker, May 12, 2025 | Articles



Which books have been checked out the most at my school library this year? Let's have a look . . .

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The 2025 Children’s Lit Animal Rankings

Travis Jonker, May 9, 2025 | Articles



An informal look at the most popular animals in children's books.

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Now on The Yarn: Colby’s Alaskan Children’s Book Adventure

Travis Jonker, May 7, 2025 | The Yarn



Colby Sharp recently went all Hatchet (although, thankfully, not FULL Hatchet) on us, traveling around the cold wilderness in tiny planes. He was visiting Alaska to spread the children’s book love, visiting schools and talking with students, educators, and parents. In the latest episode of The Yarn podcast, Colby talks about his adventures. Subscribe below […]

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Top 10 Circulated Fiction of the ’24-’25 School Year

Travis Jonker, May 6, 2025 | Articles



Which books have been checked out the most at my school library this year? Let's have a look . . .

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2025 Books from American Indian Youth Literature Award Winners

Travis Jonker, May 5, 2025 | Articles, Uncategorized



Sharing 2025 books from past American Indian Youth Literature Award winners!

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The 2025 Ninja Report: It’s Over

Travis Jonker, May 1, 2025 | Articles



The official end of a trend.

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Notes on April 2025

Travis Jonker, April 30, 2025 | Articles



Sharing 3 of my favorite posts from the past month.

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Unexpected Request: “Where Are Your Diarrhea Books?”

Travis Jonker, April 29, 2025 | Articles



Not a request I was expecting.

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2025 Books from Asian/Pacific American Award Winners

Travis Jonker, April 28, 2025 | Articles



All the 2025 books from past Asian/Pacific American Award winners.

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One Star Review, Guess Who? (#216)

Travis Jonker, April 25, 2025 | One Star Review



Can you guess the children’s book by its scathing one-star review on Goodreads?

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