Hear how graphic novels place the events of 9/11 in historical context, how war stories put a human face on the costs of military conflict, and how YA novels imagine roles that teens can play in working for a better world.

This episode offers insight into different kinds of series books followed by recommendations of truly memorable series and companion books that will hook teen readers and stand the test of time.

In this episode, you'll hear about those qualities along with a wide range of great new titles including adventure books, historical fiction, coming of age books, and story collections.

Tune in to hear John discuss why he writes for teens, what he believes readers can gain from their English classes, and some of the thinking behind his newest book, Paper Towns.

Tune in for recommendations of both old and new titles by distinguished African American authors who write for teens.

In this episode, you'll hear about books that "break the rules of writing" by telling stories in the form of emails, blog entries, and instant messages.

Tune in to hear some background about graphic novels as well as specific recommendations of fantasy epics, memoirs, biographies, and adventure thriller stories, all presented in the form of a graphic novel.

In this episode, you'll hear about new nonfiction books that explore the role of women in the NASA space program, the Civil Rights Movement, and the experiences of Arab American youth in the post-9/11 era.

Tune in to hear book talks on some of the best titles published in 2009-titles that will keep teens reading once summer is over.

Tune in to hear Matt discuss some of the thinking behind his newest novel, We Were Here.

Tune in to hear about recent titles that retell or reinvent classic stories, others that reimagine the lives of classic authors, and still others that invoke classic texts in contemporary storylines.

Learn more about the five finalists for the first annual Amelia Elizabeth Walden Award.

Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.

As a class, students work in small groups to create a "100th Day" book.

Use the online Trading Card Creator tool to have children make cards describing their favorite characters from the books on their reading list.

Boost vocabulary by taking an imaginary trip into space. After a lunar "landing," children return to Earth with a galaxy of new words.

From dishes to doors, find shapes all around you while strengthening important reading and math skills.