Quiz: What Type of Dragon Would You Bond With?

From NOVL:

“If you tell me there are different categories of anything in a fantasy book (be it course of study, magic type, companion, or otherwise), I simply must know what I would be/have/do in this world that does not and will never exist. There is nothing I won’t turn into a personality quiz… And if there are dragons?! All bets are off. Please enjoy imagining your fantasy life along with me by finding out which dragon type from So Let Them Burn by Kamilah Cole you would bond with.”

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2024 ALA Youth Media Awards

American Library Association Youth Media Awards

On Monday, January 22, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, taking place in-person for the first time in New Orleans.

A list of the 2024 award winners and honor selections from the Young Adult category follows:

Nigeria Jones by Ibi Zoboi
There Goes the Neighborhood, written by Jade Adia
The Collectors: Stories, edited by A.S. King,
Fire from the Sky, written by Moa Backe Åstot, translated by Eva Apelqvist
The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption, written by Shannon Gibney
Salt the Water, written by Candice Iloh
Forever Is Now, written by Mariama J. Lockington
Where You See Yourself, written by Claire Forrest
Tilly in Technicolor, written by Mazey Eddings
Houses with a Story: A Dragon’s Den, a Ghostly Mansion, a Library of Lost Books, and 30 More Amazing Places to Explore, written and illustrated by Seiji Yoshida, translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash
Pardalita, written and illustrated by Joana Estrela, translated by Lyn Miller-Lachmann
Promise Boys, written by Nick Brooks and narrated by a full cast
Once There Was, written by Kiyash Monsef and narrated by Nikki Massoud
Stateless, written by Elizabeth Wein and narrated by Moira Quirk
Saints of the Household, written by Ari Tison
The Prince and the Coyote, written by David Bowles, illustrated by Amanda Mijangos
Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey, written and illustrated by Edel Rodriguez
Ander & Santi Were Here, written by Jonny Garza Villa
Imogen, Obviously, written by Becky Albertalli
The Long Run, written by James Acker
The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, written by Andrew Joseph White
Rez Ball, written by Byron Grave
All the Fighting Parts, written by Hannah V. Sawyerr
She Is a Haunting, written by Trang Thanh Tran
Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed, written by Dashka Slater
America Redux: Visual Stories from Our Dynamic History, written and illustrated by Ariel Aberg-Riger
Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam, written and illustrated by Thien Pham
From Here, written by Luma Mufleh
Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself, written by Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge
Warrior Girl Unearthed, by Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians)
Funeral Songs for Dying Girls, by Cherie Dimaline (Métis)
Man Made Monsters, by Andrea L. Rogers (Cherokee Nation), illustrated by Jeff Edwards (Cherokee Nation)
Heroes of the Water Monster, by Brian Young (Navajo Nation)
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In Limbo, written by Deb JJ Lee
The Blood Years, by Elana K. Arnold
Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust, by Neal Shusterman, illustrated by Andrés Vera Martínez
Going Bicoastal, by Dahlia Adler, published by Wednesday Books
Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe, by Steve Sheinkin
Wrath Becomes Her, by Aden Polydoros

Coretta Scott King (Author) Book Award: Nigeria Jones, written by Ibi Zoboi

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author AwardThere Goes the Neighborhood, written by Jade Adia

Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults: The Collectors: Stories, edited by A.S. King,

  • Printz Honor Books: Fire from the Sky, written by Moa Backe Åstot, translated by Eva Apelqvist; Gather, written by Kenneth M. Cadow; The Girl I Am, Was, and Never Will Be: A Speculative Memoir of Transracial Adoption, written by Shannon Gibney; Salt the Water, written by Candice Iloh

Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience: Forever Is Now, written by Mariama J. Lockington

  • Schneider Family Honor BooksWhere You See Yourself, written by Claire Forrest; and Tilly in Technicolor, written by Mazey Eddings

Mildred L. Batchelder Award for an outstanding children’s book originally published in a language other than English in a country other than the United States, and subsequently translated into English for publication in the United States: Houses with a Story: A Dragon’s Den, a Ghostly Mansion, a Library of Lost Books, and 30 More Amazing Places to Explore, written and illustrated by Seiji Yoshida, translated by Jan Mitsuko Cash

  • Pardalita, written and illustrated by Joana Estrela, translated by Lyn Miller-Lachmann

Odyssey Award for the best audiobooks produced for young adultsPromise Boys, written by Nick Brooks and narrated by a full cast

  • Odyssey Honor Audiobooks: Once There Was, written by Kiyash Monsef and narrated by Nikki Massoud; Stateless, written by Elizabeth Wein and narrated by Moira Quirk.

Pura Belpré Awards honoring Latinx writers and illustrators whose young adult books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience: Saints of the Household, written by Ari Tison

  • Belpré Young Adult Author Honor BooksThe Prince and the Coyote, written by David Bowles, illustrated by Amanda Mijangos; and Worm: A Cuban American Odyssey, written and illustrated by Edel Rodriguez

Stonewall Book Award given annually to English-language young adult books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience: Only This Beautiful Moment, written by Abdi Nazemian

  • Stonewall Honor Books: Ander & Santi Were Here, written by Jonny Garza Villa; Imogen, Obviously, written by Becky Albertalli; The Long Run, written by James Acker; and The Spirit Bares Its Teeth, written by Andrew Joseph White

William C. Morris Award for a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teensRez Ball, written by Byron Grave

  • Morris Award Finalists: All the Fighting Parts, written by Hannah V. Sawyerr ; Once There Was, written by Kiyash Monsef; Saints of the Household, written by Ari Tison; and She Is a Haunting, written by Trang Thanh Tran

YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults: Accountable: The True Story of a Racist Social Media Account and the Teenagers Whose Lives It Changed, written by Dashka Slater

  • Finalists: America Redux: Visual Stories from Our Dynamic History, written and illustrated by Ariel Aberg-Riger; Family Style: Memories of an American from Vietnam, written and illustrated by Thien Pham; From Here, written by Luma Mufleh; and Nearer My Freedom: The Interesting Life of Olaudah Equiano by Himself, written by Monica Edinger and Lesley Younge

American Indian Youth Literature Awards, announced in even years (e.g. 2022, 2024, 2026) and established to identify and honor the very best writing and illustrations by and about American Indians and Alaska Natives: Rez Ball, written by Byron Graves (Ojibwe)

  • Warrior Girl Unearthed, by Angeline Boulley (Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians); Funeral Songs for Dying Girls, by Cherie Dimaline (Métis); Man Made Monsters, by Andrea L. Rogers (Cherokee Nation), illustrated by Jeff Edwards (Cherokee Nation); Running with Changing Woman, by Lorinda Martinez (Diné); and Heroes of the Water Monster, by Brian Young (Navajo Nation)

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, which promotes Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and is awarded based on literary and artistic merit: I’d Rather Burn Than Bloom, written by Shannon C. F. Rogers

  • Youth Literature honor title: In Limbo, written by Deb JJ Lee

The Sydney Taylor Book Award, presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience: The Blood Years, by Elana K. Arnold

  • Young Adult honors: Courage to Dream: Tales of Hope in the Holocaust, by Neal Shusterman, illustrated by Andrés Vera Martínez; Going Bicoastal, by Dahlia Adler, published by Wednesday Books; Impossible Escape: A True Story of Survival and Heroism in Nazi Europe, by Steve Sheinkin; and Wrath Becomes Her, by Aden Polydoros

Book Playlist: I Feed Her to the Beast and the Beast is Me

If you’re anything like us, you definitely like to listen to music while you read. But isn’t it better when your reading playlist is specially curated by the author of the book you’re reading so you can get the vibes just right? (Yes, the answer is yes.)

So if you’re planning on picking up I Feed Her the Beast and the Beast Is Me anytime soon, make sure you bookmark this playlist compiled by author Jamison Shea right now. Or hit play and start listening right now to get in the mood to read this thrilling new villain origin story. 😈

Quiz: Fantasy Setting or Real Place?

From EpicReads:

“Is there anything more exciting than opening up a fantasy book and—GASP—there’s a map?!? Yeah, we totally get it. Were you also a kid who spent (arguably too much) time looking through real maps and atlases? We’re not judging—some of us were those kids too!

Well, here’s your chance to show off how much you’ve learned!

Turns out there are plenty of real-life places that sound like something out of a fantasy novel, so we wanted to take you on a bit of a knowledge quest. Try our quiz and see which real and fictional places you recognize, or get introduced to some new destinations.”

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Book Playlists: Garden of the Cursed

The Official Garden of the Cursed Playlist

In this romantic, edge-of-your-seat YA fantasy/mystery duology from award-winning author Katy Rose Pool, cursebreaker Marlow Briggs reluctantly pretends to be in love with a powerful noble to gain entry into an illustrious—and deadly—society that holds clues to her mother’s disappearance. Garden of the Cursed is perfect for fans of Veronica Mars, These Violent Delights, and Chain of Iron.

Need a backtrack for your reading experience? Bookmark this playlist compiled by author Katy Rose Pool right now. Or hit play and start listening right now to get ready for this phenomenal new release!

 

Quiz: Build a Love Interest to Find a Book You’ll Love

From Epic Reads:

“Anyone can tell you that real-life dating is hard and messy, even with the introduction of endless apps. Finding your perfect match in the form of a fictional character? Now, that’s the stuff! It’s easy to fall in love with a character on the pages of our favorite books, whether they’re the brooding type, a total golden retriever, or a lovable grump. Sometimes, it seems like they were written just for us. 

With Valentine’s Day on the horizon, we know we’re not the only ones looking for a new love interest to pine after. Lucky for you, we’ve vetted the best prospects for your new boo and are here to help you find the right one for you. Take this quiz to let us know your preferences, and we’ll match you with the perfect #bookbae for Valentine’s Day!”

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2023 ALA Youth Media Awards

American Library Association Youth Media Awards

On Monday, January 30, the American Library Association (ALA) announced the top books, digital media, video and audio books for children and young adults – including the Caldecott, Coretta Scott King, Newbery and Printz awards – at its LibLearnX: The Library Learning Experience, taking place in-person for the first time in New Orleans.

A list of the 2023 award winners and honor selections from the Young Adult category follows:

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We Deserve Monuments by Jas Hammonds
Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice, written by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes
All My Rage, written by Sabaa Tahir
Scout
Icebreaker, written by A.I. Graziadei
When the Angels Left the Old Country, written by Sacha Lamb
Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality, written by Eliot Schrefer
The Words We Keep, written by Erin Stewart
Breathe and Count Back from Ten, written by Natalia Sylvester
Burn Down, Rise Up, written by Vincent Tirado
High Spirits, written by Camille Gomera-Tavarez
The Lesbiana
I Kissed Shara Wheeler, written by Casey McQuiston
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The Summer of Bitter and Sweet, written by Jen Ferguson (Metis/white)
The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen, written by Isaac Blum
Wake the Bones, written by Elizabeth Kilcoyne
Hell Followed With Us, written by Andrew Joseph White
Abuela, Don
American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South, written by Gail Jarrow
A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome, written by Ariel Henley
Unequal: A Story of America, written by Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau
Himawari House, written and illustrated by Harmony Becker
The Silence that Binds Us, written by Joanna Ho
My Fine Fellow: A Delicious Entanglement, written by Jennieke Cohen
Some Kind of Hate, written by Sarah Darer Littman
Eight Nights of Flirting, written by Hannah Reynolds

Caldecott Honor Book: Ain’t Burned All the Bright, illustrated by Jason Griffin, written by Jason Reynolds

Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Author Award: We Deserve Monuments, written by Jas Hammonds

  • Coretta Scott King Author Honor Book: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice, written by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes
  • Corretta Scott King Illustrator Honor Book: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice, illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile, written by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes

Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults: All My Rage, written by Sabaa Tahir

  • Printz Honor Books: Scout’s Honor, written by Lily Anderson; Icebreaker, written by A.I. Graziadei; When the Angels Left the Old Country, written by Sacha Lamb; Queer Ducks (and Other Animals): The Natural World of Animal Sexuality, written by Eliot Schrefer

Schneider Family Book Award for books that embody an artistic expression of the disability experience: The Words We Keep, written by Erin Stewart

  • Schneider Family Honor Book: Breathe and Count Back from Ten, written by Natalia Sylvester

Odyssey Award for the best audiobooks produced for young adults: The Honeys, written by written by Ryan La Sala and narrated by Pete Cross

  • Odyssey Honor Audiobook: Demon in the Wood Graphic Novel, written by Leigh Bardugo, adaptation by Garet Scott and narrated by Ben Barnes and a full cast; Inheritance: A Visual Poem, written and narrated by Elizabeth Acevedo

Pura Belpré Awards honoring Latinx writers and illustrators whose young adult books best portray, affirm and celebrate the Latino cultural experience: Burn Down, Rise Up, written by Vincent Tirado

  • Belpré Young Adult Author Honor Books: Breathe and Count Back from Ten, written by Natalia Sylvester; High Spirits, written by Camille Gomera-Tavarez; The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, written by Sonora Reyes

Stonewall Book Award given annually to English-language young adult books of exceptional merit relating to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender experience: When the Angels Left the Old Country, written by Sacha Lamb

  • Stonewall Honor Books: I Kissed Shara Wheeler, written by Casey McQuiston; Kings of B’more, written by R. Eric Thomas; Man o’War, written by Cory McCarthy; The Summer of Bitter and Sweet, written by Jen Ferguson (Metis/white)

William C. Morris Award for a debut book published by a first-time author writing for teens: The Life and Crimes of Hoodie Rosen, written by Isaac Blum

  • Morris Award FinalistsThe Summer of Bitter and Sweet, written by Jen Ferguson (Metis/white); Wake the Bones, written by Elizabeth Kilcoyne; The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School, written by Sonora Reyes; Hell Followed With Us, written by Andrew Joseph White

YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults: Victory. Stand!: Raising My Fist for Justice, illustrated by Dawud Anyabwile, written by Tommie Smith and Derrick Barnes

  • Finalists: Abuela, Don’t Forget Me, written by Rex Ogle; American Murderer: The Parasite that Haunted the South, written by Gail Jarrow; A Face for Picasso: Coming of Age with Crouzon Syndrome, written by Ariel Henley; Unequal: A Story of America, written by Michael Eric Dyson and Marc Favreau

Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature, which promotes Asian/Pacific American culture and heritage and is awarded based on literary and artistic merit: Himawari House, written and illustrated by Harmony Becker

  • Youth Literature honor title: The Silence that Binds Us, written by Joanna Ho

The Sydney Taylor Book Award, presented annually to outstanding books for children and teens that authentically portray the Jewish experience: When the Angels Left the Old Country, written by Sacha Lamb

  • Young Adult honors: My Fine Fellow: A Delicious Entanglement, written by Jennieke Cohen; Some Kind of Hate, written by Sarah Darer Littman; Eight Nights of Flirting, written by Hannah Reynolds