Jonathan Hunt offers picks for this year's Printz Award—including nonfiction, graphic novels, and books for young teens—and reminds us that serving on award committees isn't for the faint of heart.

The FTC has made it clear: Social media influencers, including educators, are not above the law. They must disclose relationships with companies of products and brands they promote.

The editors of the New York Times Book Review reveal the secrets to ensuring children grow up with a passion for reading.

Make room on your read-aloud shelves for titles that will ignite discussions about contemporary issues, highlight little-known true stories, and tug on the heartstrings.

Memorabilia and objects have long inspired the work of writers and artists. Here are stories about particular items that have stirred their imaginations or brought a period, person, or idea into sharper focus.

When even the most esoteric information is only a Siri question away, why waste time memorizing anything? Neuroscience can give us some clues as to why.

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. 

Stories are genuine. Stories can feel real, even when we don’t feel real to ourselves. Stories reflect who we are back at us and make it easier for us to know it’s true. This is especially important for those of us who aren’t cisgender, heteronormative, non-disabled white men from traditional families. That is, for most of us.