Books & Media

Karen Jensen answers some of the most frequently asked questions she receives about doing Collection Diversity Audits.

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Reading a series can increase students' understanding of storytelling, text structures, and the author’s craft, as well as offering a connection with peers.

The author of Other Words for Home wants her books to be springboards for childen to have important discussions.

Quick reviews of recent titles for all ages.

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Macmillan's Imprint will end, and Jimmy Patterson Books has reorganized in children's publishing news this week. News Bites also brings word of a new librarian-related podcast, AASL's National School Library of the Year, and more.

A crash course on the ebook purchasing and vendor landscape.

A: They've both recently been on The Yarn podcast.

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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.

With humor, song, and fact-filled history, these audio productions help kids understand the workings of democracy.