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A.S. King never thought this "uncomfortable" book could find a consensus in committee. The award "means the world," she says.

It was a big day for graphic novels, with award recognition far beyond Jerry Craft's Newbery win for New Kid.

SLJ's reviews of the Youth Media Award winners (YMAs) announced at a press conference at the American Library Association’s Midwinter conference in Philadelphia.

The first graphic novel to take home the award, New Kid is the book that Craft wrote for his 10-year-old self, who rarely saw books with which he could identify.

Jerry Craft's title named Newbery winner on a huge day for graphic novels at the 2020 Youth Media Awards. Kadir Nelson's illustrations earn the Caldecott for 'The Undefeated' by Kwame Alexander.

The actress is looking for a professional to talk about books with her and her online community.

By expanding what a collection can include, some librarians create spaces that inspire curiosity and address equity issues in their schools.

Advice from the "Book Whisperer," along with recommended titles to sustain the enthusiasm of young readers.