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The article offers step-by-step instructions for making a paper flowers craft.

The article focuses on the collaboration between author Patricia Lee Gauch and illustrator Ed Young, highlighting their creative process and the evolution of Young's storytelling. Topics include Gauch's introduction to Young's work, their collaborative projects such as "Cats Are Cats" and "Lon Po Po," and Young's development as both an illustrator and a writer, culminating in his profound impact on children's literature.

A personal narrative is presented which explores the author's experience of visiting the Kerlan Collection at the University of Minnesota, the largest archives housing materials related to children's literature.

The article presents an interview with an author D.K. Dyson and an illustrator Rudy Gutierrez about "Window Fishing" book. Topics discussed include drawings of sea life, experience of watching the Circle Line tour boat going on its daily route, and challenges in writing a picture book despite having experience composing music and writing lyrics.

The article examines the potential of the mini portable thermal printers.

A note from the publisher of the "School Library Journal" is presented wherein she talks about the pressure on the availability of paper, their effort to source paper, and how a print-only subscriber can help them reach more directly.

The article examines why board books are considered key developmental tools for children. Topics include description made by Rachel Payne, coordinator of early childhood services at Brooklyn Public Library on board books, increase in sales of board books from 2010 to 2015 according to Nielsen, and evidence-based benefit to the specialized board book format. Also mentioned are the format adaptations of board books and board book biographies.

The article lists several books including "Here's to Us" by Becky Albertalli and Adam Silvera, "Cold-Blooded Myrtle: A Myrtle Hardcastle Mystery" by Elizabeth C. Bunce, and "Out of My Heart" by Sharon M. Draper.

The article offers information on zine, a self-published or indie publication. Topics discussed include a great way to introduce zines to teenagers, examples of recently published zines, and benefits of zine making to children. Also mentioned are zine's micro-historical topics and a short history of zines.

A personal narrative is presented which discusses the author's experience of receiving the Boston Globe–Horn Book Award for nonfiction for "The Notorious Benedict Arnold" and the excitement and encouragement he felt from his editor and agent.

The article discusses the Robin Smith Picture Book Prize, established in memory of Robin Smith, a beloved educator and reviewer at the Horn Book.

The article focuses on American women author Pam Muñoz Ryan's acceptance speech for the 2024 Children's Literature Legacy Award. She highlighted her family's significance over accolades. She also praised her editor, Tracy Mack, and expressed deep thanks to Scholastic for supporting her diverse storytelling, especially in works like "Esperanza Rising," reflecting her family's history.

The article focuses on the career of American author Dave Eggers, winner of the 2024 Newbery Medal for "The Eyes and the Impossible," published by Alfred A. Knopf Books for Young Readers and McSweeney's.

The article focuses on Vashti Harrison's acceptance of the 2024 Caldecott Medal for "Big," reflecting on her journey as a African American women illustrator. Topics include her inspiration from past African American women artists; challenges with body image in art; and her dedication to creating inclusive, empowering children's literature.

The article focuses on African women author Vashti Harrison's dedication to her craft and her impact as a children's book author and illustrator.

The author relates the five programming mistakes she made at her local middle schools and the lessons she learned from them. These include the importance of timing when it comes to programming, the overcomplicated board games, and the importance of having an accurate idea of how long a program will take.

The article presents the views of several teachers in the U.S. about the impact of classrooms without books on students and teaching. Don Falls from Manatee High School in Bradenton, Florida believes in the importance of reading to a successful life. Andrea Phillips of Duval County Public Schools relates how she feels when their books are locked in her cabinet. Aurora Dominguez of South Florida advises teachers to realize that caring for themselves matter.

The article explores perfectionism in students. It describes the traits of children with perfectionist tendencies, including having all-or-nothing thinking and focusing on what's going wrong rather than right, as well as reasons behind such tendencies, including temperament, positive attention, school climates and grief or trauma. It also discusses several books that address perfectionism, such as "The Book of Mistakes" by Corinna Luyken and "Ish" by Peter H. Reynolds.

The article reviews the database EBSCO Education Source Ultimate, an online resource which offers an extensive array of peer-reviewed, full-text journals dedicated to education research.

A personal narrative is presented which discusses the author's journey as a Black writer, drawing inspiration from influential figures such as Etheridge Knight, Lucille Clifton and Ishmael Reed, the author's childhood influences and the impact of Black history and literature on her writing career.

The article features Amanda Chacon, the 2024 School Librarian of the Year, presented by the journal and sponsored by Scholastic. Topics discussed include her first job as a school librarian at a Title I school in Humble Independent School District (ISD) in Houston, Texas, her initiative Books & Breakfast program, and her recognition as the first teacher on her campus to receive her National STEM Certification.

The article features author Kelly Barnhill, one the of the finalists in the 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature category. Topics discussed include professional uncertainty faced by Barnhill who is recovering from a severe concussion and the difficulty in writing she is experiencing as a result of the accident.

The article offers information related to the 2023 Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards and Honors.

The article focuses on the popularity of webtoons, a digital comic usually meant to be read on a smart phone, tablet, or web browser. Topics discussed include background on the concept of webtoons, romance as the fastest-growing webtoon genre according to Rom Akel, co-founder and chief executive officer (CEO) of Rocketship Entertainment and head of content at Webtoon from 2015 to 2018, and Stephen McCranie's "Space Boy" as one of the first webtoons to get traction in print.

The author relates how she revised her graphic memoir which she called "Cancer Confidential" into "Why Is Everybody Yelling?: Growing Up in My Immigrant Family." She discusses how she coped up when she was diagnosed with a cancer, her idea formed that if she expressed her feelings about the nightmare of cancer in a graphic memoir, she would be able to heal herself emotionally, and the encouragement she received from editor Mark Siegel to pursue her plan for her book.

The article describes the journey of Alabama school librarian Holly Whitt and her third grade classroom teacher colleague Lori Alexander to Scotland to enhance students' reading and writing. Topics discussed include factor that made them think they might approach the reading-to-writing connection in a more circular fashion, process which shows students how stories translate back to the page, and the access of Whitt and Alexander to Fund for Teachers (FFT) resources.

The article discusses how librarians can help sustain the sense of wonder in children. Topics include definition given by developmental psychologist Frank C. Keil on wonder in the book "Wonder: Childhood and the Lifelong Love of Science," benefits of wonder, and ways librarians can launch their wonder practice.

The article focuses on the artistic journey and accomplishments of Frank Morrison, an illustrator known for his graffiti-inspired artwork. Topics include his childhood passion for drawing on unconventional surfaces, his deep connection to hip-hop culture, and his ability to evoke powerful emotions through his illustrations, as demonstrated in his award-winning book "Standing in the Need of Prayer."

The article focuses on the book "Hot Dog" by Doug Salati and praises the author for his ability to breathe life and wisdom into the story. Topics include the evolution of the book's illustrations, the central moment in the story involving a woman and her dachshund, and the author's journey in creating the book.

The article focuses on James E. Ransome, the winner of the 2023 Children's Literature Legacy Award, and his acceptance speech at the American Library Association conference. Topics include his gratitude for the award, acknowledgments to his family and collaborators, appreciation for publishers and editors, and the power of storytelling in connecting people and changing lives.

The article presents the results of a 2023 survey of U.S. school librarians on technology use in libraries. The percentage of school libraries offering technology-related activities has declined to 55% from 79% in 2019. The percentage of librarians responsible for introducing and teaching technology has also declined since 2019. Librarians' assistance in making technology purchasing decisions often involves buying databases in the upper grades and buying kits or robots in the lower grades.

The article focuses on author's pride in her daughter, Dare Coulter, upon winning the 2024 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award.

The article focuses on the celebration of the periodical's centennial, the history of publishing Newbery speeches, and the recognition of receiving the 2024 Carle Honors Mentor Award.

The author discusses the use of technology to foster meaningful connection among students. Topics include the use of Microsoft Immersive Reader digital translation tool, the annual American Association of School Librarian's Best Digital Tool for Teaching and Learning list, and recommendation from Arika Dickens, a former elementary school librarian, to make a tool more educational.

The article discusses how books can help tweens understand the tough emotions related to friendships. Topics discussed include research finding on helping middle schoolers be real about the sad aspects of friendship, an example of a novel that models the friendship-enhancing power of admitting fault and making amends, and nonfiction books that can provide children with valuable tools to navigate friendships.

The article focuses on the work of author who is also the winner of the 2023 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award, and his acceptance speech at the American Library Association conference. Topics include the personal impact of illustrating Carole Boston Weatherford's book, the significance of African American community churches, and the bond and resilience of people of color throughout history.

The article offers step-by-step instructions for creating a fandom passport where the teens could talk about all the words they have visited for their favorite fandoms.

A personal narrative is presented which discusses the author's deep appreciation for the periodical, which provided solace and validation during a period of professional transition and continues to uphold its values as a pillar in the world of children's literature.

A personal narrative is presented which discusses the author's personal experiences with the periodical, and deep gratitude for the periodical's recognition of her work, leading to meaningful connections and opportunities within the children's literature community.

An introduction is presented in which the editor discusses articles in the issue on topics including importance to children's literature; children's librarianship; and amplifying the work of Black, Indigenous and People of Color.

The article offers information on the National Board Certification (NBC), a national program for teachers and educators. Topics discussed include the four components of the NBC process, main reasons why people become National Board for Professional Testing (NBCT) librarians, and tips for success in taking National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) test.

The article discusses the importance of workbooks as a part of any collection and the increase in their value during the COVID pandemic and remote learning. Topics include role of the library in making available an item typically meant to be used once, importance of workbooks as support for students and parents during school closures in New York City, and the production of workbooks by New Harbinger Publication for kids and teens.

The article discusses the renewed popularity of project-based learning and makerspaces in educational settings. Some projects can be integrated into content areas and curriculum, while others allow children and teenagers to create and collaborate in an innovative and fun way. The video-based Sew-It! Workshop created by New Jersey-based Ellen Lumpkin Brown are designed to suit all types of libraries with makerspaces.

The article presents a discussion of creating a safe community through books, asking difficult questions, recognizing privilege and hearing the opinions of others, adapted from the Zena Sutherland Lecture delivered virtually by Mexican American children's book author and illustrator Yuyi Morales. Topics include realization of how the term America was used in the U.S., life as an immigrant in the U.S. and advocacy for fellow authors and illustrators.

The author describes herself as a cornfield girl who wrote the book "Dig," launched in March 2019. She talks about the influence of the Exeter Community Library in Reading, Pennsylvania and librarian Dawn Mohn in her life, how she was relieved by reading, and the making of her own stories for 30 years.