Hi Kid Lit Friends,
I just got back from the Texas Library Association in Fort Worth, and wow was it so great to get back to in-person events! I loved seeing friends and being on a panel and signing books and exploring the exhibit hall, all things I’ve missed for two years. Many thanks to the incredible librarians across the country who are working so hard to create welcoming spaces and acquire diverse and inclusive collections for their readers!
Kids Hanging Pod Swing Chair
Who wouldn’t want to curl up in this cozy book pod and get lost in a good book? I think so many readers will find this chair a comfy and safe space to read. $47
New Releases
Jennifer Chan is Not Alone by Tae Keller
Tae Keller, winner of the Newbery Award for When You Trap a Tiger, is back with her newest middle grade book. This one explores bullying while weaving in mystery and science fiction. I adored this book, and I’m certain you will too!
Worser by Jennifer Ziegler
This gem of a book by lovely human Jennifer Ziegler follows a young misfit who has been given the unfortunate nickname “Worser” by his classmates. With troubles at home and bullying at school, Worser finds refuge in words… until he finds The Literary Club, a group of kids from school who share his love of words and meet in a used bookstore. But friendships are not as clear cut as words; can Worser navigate the highs and lows with his friends and defeat his nickname for good?
Riot Recommendations
There are a few short story anthologies for middle grade readers out this spring! Notable ones include:
Ancestor Approved, edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith
This wonderful collection of stories, all centered around the Dance for Mother Earth Powwow in Ann Arbor, Michigan, positively radiates with joy as Native families gather to eat, dance, sell crafts, and celebrate family and heritage.
Hope Wins, edited by Rose Brock
This collection of non-fiction short stories by celebrated and award winning authors such as Christina Soontornvat, R.L. Stine, Sarah Mylnowski, Stuart Gibbs, Max Brallier, and Gordon Korman is sure to pull on your heartstrings!
Coming of Age: 13 B’Nai Mitzvah Stories, edited by Jonathan Rosen and Henry Herz
I love this anthology of stories that follow thirteen characters as they experience anxiety, doubt, and self-discovery while preparing for their b’nai mitzvah.
What are you reading these days? Let me know! Find me on Twitter at @KarinaYanGlaser, on Instagram at @KarinaIsReadingAndWriting, or email me at KarinaBookRiot@gmail.com.
Happy reading!
Karina
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