By Kara Yorio

More than 66 percent of public librarians report that summer reading programs will go completely online, according to SLJ's Youth Services in Public Libraries COVID-19 Response Survey.

The National Education Association Foundation and Institute of Museum and Library Services are taking submissions for grants to fund programming that addressed the wide-ranging effects of the novel coronavirus pandemic.

With school athletics seasons canceled and professional leagues shuttered, students can find comfort in these sports books, movies, and streaming shows.

As the world confronts this global health crisis, educators are also charged with helping students through the grief and trauma. SLJ spoke with mental health experts for advice and resources to meet the psychological and emotional needs of kids and adults.

Alex Gino's George is No. 1 on the list of most challenged books for the second year in a row, as LGBTQIA+ content is once again the top reason cited for challenges.

A school librarian in Virginia and district supervisor in New Jersey are among the educators, students, and makers using their expertise to make personal protective equipment during the novel coronavirus pandemic. 

Authors, including Kelly Yang and Dhonielle Clayton, have become victims of racist comments on Zoom, Instagram, and other digital platforms used to connect educators, students, and creators during this unprecedented time.

Not all high school teams have lost their seasons. Esports players across the country continue to compete.

Author and environmental reporter Tatiana Schlossberg discusses what young people should know about climate change, the importance of talking about the issue, and the impact of the novel coronavirus shutdowns.