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Identity, Poetic Justice, and Grief Among the Themes in This Year’s Starred Titles | The 2025 Stars Issue

Identity, Poetic Justice, and Grief Among the Themes in This Year’s Starred Titles | The 2025 Stars Issue
Kelly Jensen,  Jul 09, 2025

This year, we awarded dozens of books a prestigious star—and among this distinguished group, several clear commonalities shine bright. From fresh approaches on topics like grief to specific recurrences, such as characters taking on another person’s identity, here are the key trends among 2025's starred books.

When Books Sing: Why Music in Literature Matters, a guest post by Rayne Lacko

When Books Sing: Why Music in Literature Matters, a guest post by Rayne Lacko
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 08, 2025
When we ban books or defund music programs, we don't just silence stories; we sever lifelines. We remove safe, creative pathways for young people to explore emotion, identity, and connection.
In Praise of Curation: The practice of advising readers holds something dear—trust | From the Editor

In Praise of Curation: The practice of advising readers holds something dear—trust | From the Editor
Kathy Ishizuka,  Jul 08, 2025

 AI-generated booklists are possible—and even published. So what is the value of human curation?

Book Review: The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala

Book Review: The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala
Riley Jensen | Blogs,  Jul 04, 2025
Contributor Riley Jensen reviews The Dead of Summer by Ryan La Sala, coming September of this year.
Anime 101: A Guide for Librarians and Educators | Multimedia Reviews

Anime 101: A Guide for Librarians and Educators | Multimedia Reviews
Rachel Forbes,  Jul 01, 2025

In this golden age of anime, these beginner-friendly films and series provide librarians with a strong starting point for introducing the format to new audiences.

How the movie Interstellar led to the YA book BOUND BY STARS, a guest post by author E. L. Starling

How the movie Interstellar led to the YA book BOUND BY STARS, a guest post by author E. L. Starling
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Jun 30, 2025
Author E. L. Starling discusses how the movie Interstellar and family discussions about terraforming led to the book BOUND BY STARS
Post-It Note Reviews: 20 Quick Reviews of Recent Releases

Post-It Note Reviews: 20 Quick Reviews of Recent Releases
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 30, 2025
I'm burning through my TBR, which feels good, after months of it just growing out of control. Hope you find some good things to add to your own summer TBR!
Panels to Pixels: Manga with Standout Anime Adaptations | Mondo Manga

Panels to Pixels: Manga with Standout Anime Adaptations | Mondo Manga
​​​​​​​Brigid Alverson,  Jun 30, 2025

From figure skating dreams to dungeon crawler adventures, these seven popular manga titles with recent anime adaptations offer something for every taste and age.

Book Mail: The June Roundup

Book Mail: The June Roundup
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 27, 2025
Summer means I can grab the book mail the second it drops on my doorstep and tear into it. It also means I can put it in my TBR and know that I might actually get to it sometime soon.
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