Kara Yorio

As some schools are creating new programs to meet the crisis, In Tuscaloosa City (AL) Schools, where summer learning is part of the core educational strategy, an already successful summer program has expanded.

The children's literature world is mourning the loss of The Very Hungry Caterpillar author and illustrator who leaves behind dozens of books, a museum, and generations of readers and creators influenced by his work.

Partners for Education at Berea College and Save the Children US are part of a rural libraries initiative to improve educational outcomes, specifically third grade reading.

REFORMA and volunteer librarians are working to create libraries and do story times for the young people crossing the border.

The independent book festival focusing on queer writers and queer stories has more than 60 authors participating in panels. The event will be streamed June 11-13.

While some bemoan activities that require extra screen time during the pandemic, esports teams provide a myriad of lessons in an engaging way that students love.

Research by the Becker Friedman Institute at the University of Chicago shows that characters in award-winning children's books still skew male and light-skinned.

Undeterred by pandemic limitations, the staff at Evanston (IL) Public Library and its partner organizations turned the second annual Cardboard Carnival into a remote program with an online showcase to spotlight young patrons' marble runs.

While LGBTQIA+ content remains the top reason for book challenges overall, the Top 10 Most Challenged titles in 2020 were also cited for Black Lives Matter and antiracist content, as well as the use of racial slurs and having a negative impact on students.