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If there’s a thread connecting our trending stories of the past seven days, it’s the goodness of school libraries. That may seem like an obvious one, but we’re going with it. 

Many titles have been published this year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This curated list provides digital resources and books recommended for elementary and middle grade readers.

With the words, “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind," Neil Armstrong, along with Buzz Aldrin, secured their place in history as the first people to walk on the surface of the moon. These recent nonfiction titles unpack the details of our lunar legacy.

In this inaugural column, Brigid Alverson offers a sampling of all-ages manga. Engaging stories that don't feel childish, most are good picks for teens and tweens. 

These 12 board books tackle topics from sharing to bathtime routines with a deft  touch.

A new tool to help teach students which news outlets to trust; the UN releases its second book club list; and libraries are having their moment on Jeopardy! 

Cicely Lewis chooses books for her nephew, her graduating seniors, and young friends facing the larger world.

Love it or hate it—or perhaps that's a little of both now for even the most ardent fans of Game of Thrones—we'bid adieu to the HBO series on Sunday. Our GoT readalikes, a report on summer reading trends, recommended podcasts, and those YA BookTubers are among our most popular posts of the week.