Advocacy

Lewis, a Georgia high school librarian who challenges students to “Read Woke,” has been awarded the inaugural National Teacher Award for Lifelong Readers.

Several panels at the 2019 Association of American Librarians National Conference focused on the urgent need for better information literacy and advocating on behalf of school libraries. 

The most valuable aspect of school and other off-site visits is not necessarily that they pose new questions for visitors, but rather that they suggest new answers. 

As childhood trauma is recognized as a public health issue, librarians and educators help students who have experienced violence, loss, and other issues.

Cecile Richards, the former president of Planned Parenthood, discusses why she chose to adapt her memoir Make Trouble for a young readers edition and why she didn't shy away from tough topics like "reproductive rights, privilege, racism, or the heartbreak of losing elections."
 

The forthcoming "Hunger Games" release has a title and a cover,  Jeff Kinney lets Rowley pitch in to help educate kids about recycling, and more in News Bites. 

It was a salute to picture book art and children's literature in general at the annual award and fundraising event.

The public policy expert and activist explains the impact of systemic racism and white supremacy on access to information.