Teen Librarian Toolbox
Travis Jonker, December 11, 2025 | The Yarn
Newbery winner Rebecca Stead is our guest on the latest episode of The Yarn podcast. We go behind the scenes of Stead’s latest middle grade novel, The Experiment. We also talk about how this year’s Newbery winner, The First State of Being (by Erin Entrada Kelly), was in part inspired by Stead’s 2010 Newbery winner […]
Travis Jonker, December 10, 2025 | Cover Reveal
An interview with John Schu and Holly Hatam, and a cover reveal for their upcoming book, LILY-MAY'S JOYFUL DAY.
Travis Jonker, December 9, 2025 | Articles
Kids have voted! And the winners of our 2026 Mock Caldecott are . . .
Travis Jonker, December 8, 2025 | Articles
It’s time to take a look back at the year that was in children’s lit miscellanea.
Travis Jonker, December 4, 2025 | Articles
Here are twelve books I read, loved, and didn’t review in 2025.
Travis Jonker, December 2, 2025 | Articles
The Tuesday after Thanksgiving is coming to be known as Giving Tuesday, and I have just the thing to celebrate. Interested in giving to a good cause? Are you a fan of literacy? This is the guide for you. Updated for 2025, here are some of the literacy-focused organizations doing good work. Pitch in a […]
Travis Jonker, December 1, 2025 | Articles
Here’s to children’s books that expand our assumptions of what a children’s book can be.
Travis Jonker, November 30, 2025 | Articles
3 of my favorite posts from the past month!
Travis Jonker, November 27, 2025 | Uncategorized
Giving thanks in book form.
Travis Jonker, November 26, 2025 | Articles
Announcing the winners of the 2025 Endies Endpaper Awards.
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