Tag: Young Adult
Activity Kit + Discussion Guide: Vampurr written by Justin Colón; illustrated by Lenny Wen
Latine Voices for Kids & Teens
Looking for recommendations for books by Latine authors? We’ve got you covered! Keep reading to discover new books and revisit your favorites! Plus, download our Latine Voices catalog!
Spotlight: A House In My Barrio
by Paola Santos; illustrated by Olivia Sua
In this touching picture book about the importance of kindness and lending a hand, a young boy gathers his community to take care of a loved one, perfect for fans of The Last Stop on Market Street.
Mamá Elena always knows just what to do when someone needs help. Whether it’s by cooking a delicious meal or simply by lending an ear, she keeps her community together. And because of her warmth, her home is young Manuel’s favorite.
But when Mamá Elena suffers a fall that leaves her bedridden, the barrio changes overnight. Missing Mamá Elena and her house, Manuel is determined to help lift her spirits. In a selfless act of organizing, he gathers his neighborhood so they can give back all the love and support Mamá Elena has shown them.
This picture book includes gentle introductions to the Spanish language with a strong message about caring for others.
Spotlight: Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa
by Sara Andrea Fajardo and illustrated by Juana Martinez-Neal
For Hispanic and Latine Heritage Month, we interviewed author and potato advocate Sara Andrea Fajardo, award-winning illustrator Juana Martinez-Neal, and Connie Hsu, VP, Executive Editorial Director at Roaring Brook Press to hear how this book was made! Click here to read the interview, preview interior art, and learn more about Peruvian scientist and potato hero, Alberto Salas! Plus, find real photographs of Alberto Salas in action, taken when Juana visited Peru!
Discover Latine Voices for kids and teens here →
Graphic Novel Classics: Teacher’s Guides
Looking for a new way to teach the classics? Bring beloved stories to life for a new generation with our graphic novel adaptations and teacher’s guides!
Continue readingTeacher’s Guides for Every Occasion!
If you’re looking to boost your lesson plans with great reads and important classroom discourse, we have a selection of guides to help! This list of teacher’s guides for every occasion can help you plan for the year! From well-loved canon to important historical moments, you’ll find pre-reading questions, discussion topics, and common core ties that are evergreen conversation starters.
Continue readingActivity Kit: How to Be a Proper Ogre by Kelly DiPucchio; illustrated by Janie Bynum
ALA 2026 Conference Resource Center
We’re so excited to see our librarian friends on June 25 to June 29 in Chicago!
What’s inside
What’s inside
What’s inside
What’s inside our ALA Resource Center:
- Make the most of your ALA experience + meet your favorite authors & illustrators!
Check our ALA schedule for a full list of in-person author programs and book signings.
- We’ve collected our digital resources for you in this handy resource center!
Download our digital catalogs, request digital preview copies, and fill out our checklist survey for your chance to win a collection of free books for your library!
- Not attending ALA?
You can still download digital resources, request preview copies, and more!
Activity Kit: Beware the Sock Monkeys! by Jonathan Stutzman; illustrated by Heather Fox
Celebrate Disability Pride Month
In July we celebrate Disability Pride Month by reading and sharing stories about the disabled community. Celebrate in your school or library by sharing the history of Disability Pride Month and by introducing readers to disabled fiction and memoir writers sharing their stories.
