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Hey, is the essay on the SAT stressing you out? We totally understand. And we have good news and bad news for you. You shouldn't worry so much about the essay. Most of your score from that part of th... Read the rest of this post

I, Little Willow, head up postergirlz, the book advisorycouncil for readergirlz. We were all very taken withJust Listen, this month's book pick, so we set up avirtual roundt... Read the rest of this post

We are so happy to be celebrating our first year together! March 1st, 2007, was our official launch date where we honored Women's History Month. Now, at over 5,000 members, 12 awesome monthly reads, a... Read the rest of this post

Readergirlz is wild with joy to welcome the incomparable Sarah Dessen, our featured author for March and our hot topic: TRUTH. Just Listen is a year in the life of a family coming to terms with the i... Read the rest of this post

I am SOOOOOO sad to say Janet Lee Carey is stepping down as a readergirlz diva. *tears filling our eyes*She has been an amazing co-founder to each diva and every readergirl. We will always feel her c... Read the rest of this post

February rocked! Nikki Grimes was the heart and soul of readergirlz this past month with her novel Bronx Masquerade. Nikki has been a warm and insightful presence on the forum all month, and we will a... Read the rest of this post

Black History Month is coming to a close and with it the end of TheBrown Bookshelf author spotlights. We're grateful to Readergirlz foradopting us, putting us under your wing and spreading the word to... Read the rest of this post

I'm pleased to announce two divas, Janet Lee Carey, and myself, Lorie Ann Grover, will be participating in the first ever Pulse Blogfest. readergirlz, you can look forward to reading blogs by Simon &a... Read the rest of this post

The 2007 Cybils Awards have been posted. This award is given out annually by a prestigious group of children's lit bloggers. Their goal is to: "Reward the children's and young adult authors (and illus... Read the rest of this post

  Postergirlz Recommended Reads Our February theme is Self-Worth. If you loved Bronx Masquerade, try these great companion reads suggested by our postergirlz. Fiction: Make Lemonade by Virgini... Read the rest of this post

28 DAYS LATER, a Black History Month Celebration of Children's Literature is sprinting into mid-February at the Brown Bookshelf--a new online community devoted to promoting children's authors of color... Read the rest of this post

The readergirlz divas had a wonderful talk with Nikki Grimes about Bronx Masquerade, our featured book this month. Justina Chen Headley: Where did you get your inspiration for your novel? Nikki Gri... Read the rest of this post

The National Eating Disorder Association has named February as National Eating Disorder Awareness Month. In the United States, as many as 10 million females and 1 million males are fighting a life and... Read the rest of this post

I wanted to be sure everyone saw this amazing and moving post by Gypsy Wings from a readergirlz group forum thread. Let's rally, readergirlz, and help and support friends struggling with eating disord... Read the rest of this post

Readergirlz, want a chance to share your creative side? Been inspired by Nikki Grimes' poetry in Bronx Masquerade, our featured book this month? Well, here's your chance to show what you can do. Orb28... Read the rest of this post

 28 DAYS LATER, a Black History Month Celebration of Children's Literature is off and running at the Brown Bookshelf--a new online community devoted to promoting young adult fictio... Read the rest of this post

Community Challenge: Host Your Own Poetry Slam! 1. Read Bronx Masquerade. 2. Learn more about the poets and writers of the Harlem Renaissance. 3. Encourage friends to take Nikki Grimes's Poetry Chal... Read the rest of this post

A note from Kirby Larson: Dear ReaderDivas and Readergirlz, Thank you so much for the conversation during the month of January. I was flattered and honored that the Divas selected Hattie as the... Read the rest of this post

Postergirlz Recommended Reads Our January theme is Hope. Try these great companion reads. Fiction: Hope Was Here by Joan BauerLoose Threads by Lorie Ann GroverA Room on Lorelei Street by Mary E. Pe... Read the rest of this post

The readergirlz divas are thrilled to celebrate the publication of our new diva Mitali Perkin's latest YA novel, FIRST DAUGHTER: WHITE HOUSE RULES (Dutton Books For Young Readers). &nb... Read the rest of this post

When Dia, Janet, Lorie Ann, and I started less than a year ago, we had a dream:  to celebrate strong girls in YA lit and in life.  To encourage girls to chase down their own dreams, the bold... Read the rest of this post

Yo, readergirlz!  Maybe you've seen the headlines:  writers striking in Hollywood.  Or maybe you missed the Golden Globes (and all the fabulous...and some not so fabulous gowns), cancel... Read the rest of this post

Readergirlz divas Justina Chen Headley, Janet Lee Carey, and Mitali Perkins were all recognized by ALA (the American Library Association) in the latest round of awards announced this week.   Jus... Read the rest of this post

Live Chat The readergirlz forum is open all day, every day. It's easy to strike up a conversation with other readergirlz all over the world. Post about your favorite books and tell us what you think... Read the rest of this post

Congrats to the 4 Printz Honor Winners and Printz Award winner today!"Michael L. Printz Award for excellence in literature written for young adults. "The White Darkness," by Geraldine McCaughrean, is ... Read the rest of this post