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Lu (novel)
''Lu'' is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published October 23, 2018, by Atheneum Books, Atheneum. It is the fourth book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by ''Ghost (Reynolds novel), Ghost'' (2016), ''Patina (novel), Patina'' (2017), and ''Sunny (novel), Sunny'' (2018). Reception ''Lu'' received starred reviews from ''Booklist'', as well as positive reviews from ''School Library Journal'' and ''Kirkus Reviews, Kirkus''. ''Booklist'''s Becca Worthington noted, "Virtually every subplot is a moving moral lesson on integrity, humility, or reconciliation." ''Kirkus'' echoed the sentiment, saying, "emphasizes the triumph of healing and unity" and "showcas[es] children’s power to effect true communal change." ''Lu'' is a Junior Library Guild book. References {{Jason Reynolds Atheneum Books books 2018 children's books Books by Jason Reynolds ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jason Reynolds
Jason Reynolds (born December 6, 1983) is an American author of novels and poetry for young adult and middle-grade audience. Born in Washington, D.C. and raised in neighboring Oxon Hill, Maryland, Reynolds found inspiration in rap and had an early focus on poetry, publishing several poetry collections before his first novel in 2014, ''When I Was The Greatest'', which won the Coretta Scott King/ John Steptoe Award for New Talent. In the next four years, Reynolds wrote eight more novels, most notably the ''New York Times'' best-selling Track series—'' Ghost'' (2016), ''Patina'' (2017), ''Sunny'' (2018), ''Lu'' (2018),—and ''As Brave As You'' (2016). ''Ghost'' was a National Book Award Finalist for Young People's Literature and ''As Brave As You'' won the Kirkus Prize, the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Literary Work for Youth/Teen, and the Schneider Family Book Award. Reynolds also wrote a Marvel Comics novel called ''Miles Morales: Spider-Man'' (2017). In 2017, Reynold ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atheneum Books
Atheneum Books was a New York City publishing house established in 1959 by Alfred A. Knopf, Jr., Simon Michael Bessie and Hiram Haydn. Simon & Schuster has owned Atheneum properties since its acquisition of Macmillan in 1994 and it created Atheneum Books for Young Readers as an imprint for children's books in the 2000s. History Alfred A. Knopf, Jr. left his family publishing house Alfred A. Knopf and created Atheneum Books in 1959 with Simon Michael Bessie (Harpers) and Hiram Haydn (Random House). It became the publisher of Pulitzer Prize winners Edward Albee, Charles Johnson, James Merrill, Nikki Giovanni, Mona Van Duyn and Theodore H. White. It also published Ernest Gaines' first book ''Catherine Carmier'' (1964). Knopf personally recruited editor Jean E. Karl to establish a Children's Book Department in 1961. Jalowitz, Alan (Summer 2006)"Karl, Jean (Edna)". Pennsylvania Center for the Book. Penn State University. Retrieved 2011-10-21. Palmquist, Vicki (July 29 o year" ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunny (novel)
''Sunny'' is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published April 10, 2018, by Atheneum. It is the third book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by ''Ghost'' (2016), ''Patina'' (2017), and followed by '' Lu'' (2018). Reception ''Sunny'' received starred reviews from ''Kirkus Reviews'' and ''Booklist.'' ''Booklist'' wrote, "Reynolds is on a run almost unparalleled in YA, and this standout series will continue to be in demand." They further indicated that "this series continues to provide beautiful opportunities for discussion about viewpoint, privilege, loss, diversity of experience, and exactly how much we don’t know about those around us." ''Kirkus'' called the it "another literary pacesetter that will leave Reynolds’ readers wanting more." ''The Horn Book'' also provided a positive review''.'' ''Sunny'' is a Junior Library Guild Junior Library Guild, formerly the Junior Literary Guild, is a commercial book club devoted to juvenile literature. It was created in 192 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ghost (Reynolds Novel)
''Ghost'' is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published August 30, 2016 by Atheneum Books. It is the first book of Reynold's ''Track'' series, followed by ''Patina'' (2017), ''Sunny'' (2018), and ''Lu'' (2018). ''Ghost'' was a ''New York Times'' best seller and National Book Award for Young People's Literature finalist. Reception ''Ghost'' was a ''New York Times'' best seller The book received starred reviews from ''Booklist'', ''Publishers Weekly,'' and ''Kirkus,'' as well as positive reviews from '' The Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books'' and ''Horn Book Magazine''. Reviewing ''Ghost'' in ''The New York Times'', Kate Messner said that in his title character, Reynolds has created a protagonist "whose journey is so genuine that he's worthy of a place alongside Ramona and Joey Pigza on the bookshelves where our most beloved, imperfect characters live." The audiobook, narrated by Guy Lockard, received a starred review from ''School Library Journal''. ''K ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Patina (novel)
''Patina'' is a young adult novel by Jason Reynolds, published August 29, 2017 by Atheneum. It is the second book in Reynold's Track series, preceded by ''Ghost'' (2016) and followed by '' Sunny'' (2018) and '' Lu'' (2018). ''Patina'' is a ''New York Times'' best seller and Junior Library Guild book. Reception ''Patina'' is a ''New York Times'' best seller and Junior Library Guild book. The book received starred reviews from ''Booklist,'' ''The Horn Book'', and ''Kirkus'', as well as positive reviews from '' Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books'' and ''Shelf Awareness.'' Reviewers called ''Patina'' "stellar," as well as "complete, complex, and sparkling." ''Shelf Awareness'''s Siân Gaetano complimented Reynolds creation of the book's main character, Patina, stating, "It is simply impossible to not love Patina ... Charming, hardworking and a dedicated sister, runner and student, Patina is a sympathetic and wholly sympathetic character who finds her own peace by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Booklist
''Booklist'' is a publication of the American Library Association that provides critical reviews of books and audiovisual materials for all ages. ''Booklist''s primary audience consists of libraries, educators, and booksellers. The magazine is available to subscribers in print and online. ''Booklist'' is published 22 times per year, and reviews over 7,500 titles annually. The ''Booklist'' brand also offers a blog, various newsletters, and monthly webinars. The ''Booklist'' offices are located in the American Library Association headquarters in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. History ''Booklist'', as an introduction from the American Library Association publishing board notes, began publication in January 1905 to "meet an evident need by issuing a current buying list of recent books with brief notes designed to assist librarians in selection." With an annual subscription fee of 50 cents, ''Booklist'' was initially subsidized by a $100,000 grant from the Carnegie Foundation, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
School Library Journal
''School Library Journal'' (''SLJ'') is an American monthly magazine containing reviews and other articles for school librarians, media specialists, and public librarians who work with young people. Articles cover a wide variety of topics, with a focus on technology, multimedia, and other information resources that are likely to interest young learners. Reviews are classified by the target audience of the publications: preschool; schoolchildren to 4th grade, grades 5 and up, and teens; and professional librarians themselves ("professional reading"). Fiction, non-fiction, and reference books books are reviewed, as are graphic novels, multimedia, and digital resources. History ''School Library Journal'' was founded by publisher R.R. Bowker in 1954, under the title ''Junior Libraries'' and by separation from its ''Library Journal''. The first issue was published on September 15, 1954. Gertrude Wolff was the first editor. Early in its history ''SLJ'' published nine issues each yea ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirkus Reviews
''Kirkus Reviews'' (or ''Kirkus Media'') is an American book review magazine founded in 1933 by Virginia Kirkus (1893–1980). The magazine is headquartered in New York City. ''Kirkus Reviews'' confers the annual Kirkus Prize to authors of fiction, nonfiction, and young readers' literature. ''Kirkus Reviews'', published on the first and 15th of each month; previews books before their publication. ''Kirkus'' reviews over 10,000 titles per year. History Virginia Kirkus was hired by Harper & Brothers to establish a children's book department in 1926. The department was eliminated as an economic measure in 1932 (for about a year), so Kirkus left and soon established her own book review service. Initially, she arranged to get galley proofs of "20 or so" books in advance of their publication; almost 80 years later, the service was receiving hundreds of books weekly and reviewing about 100. Initially titled ''Bulletin'' by Kirkus' Bookshop Service from 1933 to 1954, the title was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Junior Library Guild
Junior Library Guild, formerly the Junior Literary Guild, is a commercial book club devoted to juvenile literature. It was created in 1929 as one of the enterprises of the Literary Guild, an adult book club created in 1927 by Samuel W. Craig and Harold K. Guinzburg. Book clubs often marketed books to libraries as well, and by the 1950s the majority of the Junior Literary Guild's sales were to libraries. In 1988, the name was changed to the Junior Library Guild to reflect this change in the company's business. The Junior Library Guild is operated by Media Source Inc., which is based in Plain City, Ohio. The editorial department is in New York City. Selection of works Selection of a children's book by the editors of the Junior Literary Guild (or latterly the Junior Library Guild) is a distinction used for publicity by publishers and authors of children's books. At present, 492 books are selected each year. The position of editor-in-chief of the Junior Literary Guild has been held ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Adult Library Services Association
The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), established in 1957, is a division of the American Library Association. YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand the capacity of libraries to better serve teens. YALSA administers several awards and sponsors an annual Young Adult Literature Symposium, Teen Read Week, the third week of each October, and Teen Tech Week, the second week of each March. YALSA currently has over 5,200 members. YALSA aims to expand and strengthen library services for teens through advocacy, research, professional development and events. History The organization that is now referred to as the Young Adult Library Services Association began on June 24, 1957 and was called the Young Adult Services Division following a reorganization of the American Library Association. This reorganization resulted in the Association of Young People's Librarians being split into the Children's Library Associa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Amazing Audiobooks For Young Adults
The American Library Association's Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults, formerly Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults, is a recommendation list of audiobooks presented yearly by the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) division. The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) released the first list of Selected Audiobooks for Young Adults in 1999. In 2009, the list was renamed as Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adults. The list can be used to help young adult readers find suitable audiobooks, which "are an underused treasure in school libraries. Teacher librarians can use them to draw new readers into the library and find new ways to connect with teachers." However, finding quality audiobooks can be difficult as one must consider the audiobook's sound quality, pacing, variety, cultural authenticity, narrators (professional versus volunteer; computer versus human), as well as matching readers' interests, reading ability, the audiobook's length, and more. To help addre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Quick Picks For Reluctant Young Adult Readers
Quick Picks for Reluctant Young Adult Readers is a book list created annually by the Young Adult Library Services Association The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), established in 1957, is a division of the American Library Association. YALSA is a national association of librarians, library workers and advocates whose mission is to expand the capacity of l .... The list identifies fiction, nonfiction, and graphic novels that may encourage teenagers who dislike reading to read. Researchers, educators, librarians, parents, and teenagers have used the list to identify books reluctant young adult readers may enjoy. Criteria When selecting books for the Quick Picks list, the judges consider: * Physical appearance (e.g., the cover, print style, format, and artwork/illustrations) * Writing style For fiction novels, judges consider whether the book has: * High interest "hook" in first 10 pages * Well-defined characters * Sufficient plot to sustain interest * Plot line ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
