Children's Literature: Blogs/ Feeds

In addition to providing uniquely hilarious content, insightful reviews of YA materials, and the latest news, librarian Leila Roy has also created her own literary magazine, TBR Tallboy, for fans of the YA genre.

Consistently pushing awareness of African-American writers for young people, this site covers everything from picture books to upper-end teen novels. It has also started the landmark 28 Days Later, a monthlong showcase of some of the best black authors and illustrators.

Colleen Mondor, who has reviewed for everything from Booklist to Bookslut, applies her wit and charm to the wide array of teen titles, taking time out to also organize blog tours and events that highlight too-little-lauded books.

Unlike other children’s literary review journals, Horn Book Magazine employs only one blogger, and it’s none other than its very own editor-in-chief, Roger Sutton. Read Roger suffers no fools gladly and is often a hub for the best debates on various hot topics in the field.

Jennifer Hubert Swan knows her YA. For the best in teen literature, this librarian will lay it on the line and tell you everything you need to know about the hottest books of the year.

This blog is the product of Eisha Prather and Jules Danielson. They provide amazing interviews of up-and-coming authors and illustrators.

KidLitosphere Central strives to provide a passage to the wonderful variety of resources available from the society of bloggers in children’s and young adult literature.