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

Travis Jonker, May 19, 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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Newbery/Caldecott 2026 Spring Check-In

Travis Jonker, May 16, 2025 | Articles

Checking in on the 2026 Mock Newbery and Caldecott lists on Goodreads.

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Now on The Yarn Podcast: Mk Smith Despres

Travis Jonker, May 14, 2025 | The Yarn

I talked with teacher/author/poet Mk Smith Despres about their recent picture book There's That Sun Again.

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10 to Note: Summer Preview 2025

Travis Jonker, May 13, 2025 | Articles

I scoured the internet to bring you 10 books I’m most looking forward to in June, July, and August. It’s a graphic novel-heavy list this time out, but that’s because this summer brings an unusually high level of excellent-looking graphic novels. Picture Book Scrub in the Tub by Jan Thomas June 3 | Beach Lane […]

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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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