Books & Media

Union Square Kids has acquired five new Mo Willems books; new picture books by Willems and Ruby Bridges will publish on September 6, 2022; Nikki Grimes receives another award; "Surfside Girls" to become streaming series; and more in this edition of News Bites.

The new Literati Book Fairs will begin in select states this spring.

These five 2022 titles by Filipino American authors include picture books, audiobooks, and more.

A We Need Diverse Books judging committee named Firekeeper's Daughter by Angeline Boulley and Red, White and Whole by Rajani LaRocca the 2022 Walter Awards winners.

Works by David Bowles, Meg Medina, Eric Velasquez, and Monica Brown were honored by the Spanish Language Affiliate of the CBC at Bank Street College of Education.

Christopher Paul Curtis reflects on his post-Newbery life, censorship attempts, and why his books, centering of African American history, are necessary, especially today.

Children’s literature is becoming more inclusive. But it has been a long, complicated road, and the journey is ongoing.

As censorship efforts continue, here's a look at some of the latest developments in schools and public libraries around the country.

Readers who loved Shang-Chi's action, adventure, and lore should enjoy these three titles.