Latinxs in Kid Lit | Exploring the world of Latinx YA, MG, & children's literature poets.org YA Love All About Adolescent Literacy There's a Book for That | Where book love and the joy of a classroom community are shared Harry Potter Reading Club | Scholastic High-Interest Young Adult Novels to Add to Your Classroom Library 22 Young Adult Novels to Help Students Process the Pandemic (or Forget It for a Bit) Teachers often select books for their preteen and teen students that provide windows and mirrors, ways for students to learn about others or see themselves. In this unprecedented time when students wrestle with the abrupt changes in routine caused by the coronavirus pandemic, literature is an even more important tool for contextualizing current events and allowing students to better understand their experiences. As a former school librarian and past president of the American Association of School Librarians, I have read thousands of books, including more than 600 young adult books in the last three years alone. Developing Resilience and Adaptability This strange and difficult time requires adjusting to living in extraordinary ways that demand resilience and adaptability. Insignificant Events in the Life of a Cactus The protagonist of Dusty Bowling’s novel, Aven, is a 13-year-old who was born with no arms. Responding to a Crisis Finding Laughter and Fun Exploring Dystopian Tales