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A citizen of the Muscogee Creek Nation, the author of Hearts Unbroken was awarded the prize in recognition of her "outstanding achievement" in YA literature.

As budgets tighten, don't miss the opportunity to apply for funding.

There's always something new going on, and our continuously updated calendar of events will get you there. 

The Simon & Schuster editor, who passed away October 9, was a passionate ally for emerging voices, particularly in the LGBTQ community.

Applications are being accepted for a new NatGeo program to fund innovative educators finding solutions during remote and hybrid learning.

The author of Brown Girl Dreaming is one of 21 members of the MacArthur Foundation's Class of 2020.

The finalists for the 2020 National Book Award for Young People's Literature have been announced. Here are the SLJ reviews. 

Authors Nicola and David Yoon will start the new imprint at Random House Children's Books to let young people of color know "they are deserving of happily-ever-afters," according to Nicola Yoon.

Teens have long been engaged in the world around them, and this year many of them may be voting for the first time. As you encourage young people to be civic-minded, recommend these election-themed YA books that tackle family, friendship, love, and making their voices heard.