A graphic novel with a fearless mensch at its center, a tour of art that celebrates Jewish life, a sweet tale of leavening on Mimouna Night, and more—these are the stories that transcend politics and find joy around every corner.

Twenty-one releases to share during Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month or any time of year.

May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, and these titles, which include YA and middle grade fiction, picture books, and nonfiction, are perfect to recommend to readers both this month and year-round.

These curated playlists for elementary, middle, and high school students feature dozens of podcasts that embrace the Collaborative Summer Library Theme, “Tails and Tales.”

Five debut authors tell SLJ about creating funny, joyful, and serious stories, and their hope that young people take pride in who they are.

Educators are using audiobooks in new ways to teach material and help students build literacy skills. Plus: 15 classroom-ready podcasts.

Many schools and libraries host fiction-focused book clubs, but it’s important to keep young info-lovers in mind, too. If a nonfiction book club seems like a good fit for the children at your school, why not give it a try. Here are some tips for getting started.

Can Noah, who runs a blog of trans meet cutes, find his own swoon-worthy meet cute?

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Free story times, virtual classes, and more good stuff for educators and children to try from home in the month of May.