Junior Library Guild Book Recommendations & Book Mentions
This list consists of recommendations or mentions of books spotted in media, social media accounts, podcasts or other public websites.
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From the Tops of the Trees
Kao Kalia Yang
Asian/Pacific American Award for Literature. This yearâs winners: Picture Book winner is âFrom the Tops of the Trees,â written by Kao Kalia Yang, illustrated by Rachel Wada. Picture Book honor title: âNana, Nenek & Ninaâ written and illustrated by Liza Ferneyhough.
Hardcover, 2021
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Wolf Hollow
Lauren Wolk
"Wolkâs novel stuns." â Kirkus review for WOLF HOLLOW by Lauren Wolk @wolfhollow1 #JLGselection https://t.co/7WMiB53UnL
Paperback, 2018
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Big Dreams, Small Fish
Paula Cohen
Sydney Taylor Book Award Silver Medalists include: Picture Book honors: âBig Dreams, Small Fish,â âThe Very Best Sukkah: A Story from Uganda,â and âSitting Shiva.â
Hardcover, 2022
$17.99$8.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Big Tree
Brian Selznick
@sljournal called Brian Selznick's stunning novel, BIG TREE, âA special, one-of-a-kind book for the whole family that readers wonât soon forget.â This #JLG #goldstandardselection is part of our May 23 Fantasy/Science Fiction Elementary Plus category! #JLG #NewRelease @Scholastic https://t.co/WxghZCv3Kj
Hardcover, 2023
$32.99$16.50 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Roald Dahl
"Greetings to you, the lucky finder of this Golden Ticket, from JLG! We shake you warmly by the hand! Tremendous things are in store for you! Many wonderful surprises await you!" - Edited from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Roald Dahl. #jlgexperience #GoldenTicket https://t.co/BYF90MbnI0
Paperback, 2007
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Magical Imperfect
Chris Baron
Meet Chris Baron, author of JLG selection âThe Magical Imperfectâ! We were so excited to meet Chris at the ALA Annual Conference and Exhibition. Youâll have access to other inspiring titles like âThe Magical Imperfectâ when you start a JLG membership: https://t.co/bz7c7yCEh4 https://t.co/4WAS2wJjab
Paperback, 2022
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
Burn Down, Rise Up
Vincent Tirado
The Pura Belpre young adult author honor books are Breathe and Count Back from Ten, High Spirits, and The Lesbiana's Guide to Public School. The winner is Burn Down, Rise Up.
Paperback, 2023
$11.99$5.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
In the Key of Us
Mariama J. Lockington
Weâve met so many people at @TXLA so far including JLG author Mariama J. Lockington! Hereâs a shot of Mariama holding her brand new book âIn the Key of Us.â Mariama is the author of âFor Black Girls Like Me,â a JLG selection from 2019. It was so great to meet you, Mariama! https://t.co/qpCIbQYAfR
Paperback, 2024
$8.99$4.49 + Free shipping50% off your first book
The Stitcher
Ryan J. Slattery
Whatâs better than featuring our book selections? Getting to feature the incredible people that created them! Meet Lorien Lawrence, author of âThe Stitchers: Fright Watch #1â. Give your readers access to books by incredible authors like Lorien with JLG: https://t.co/4etQjlwRWf https://t.co/7aGifQ9C7I
Paperback, 2015
$9.99$4.99 + Free shipping50% off your first book
When the World Runs Dry: Earth's Water in Crisis
Nancy F. Castaldo
Tomorrow is America Recycles Day aka National Recycling Day. In honor of the holiday, we are spotlighting âWhen the World Runs Dry: Earthâs Water in Crisisâ by Nancy Castaldo. This book is a narrative of the worldâs water crisis and what we can about it: https://t.co/V7jYctFDdi https://t.co/xtZ75l8vPL
Hardcover, 2022
$16.95$8.48 + Free shipping50% off your first book