Kara Yorio

Across the country, districts are ending contracts with police departments and a youth-led movement of advocates is pushing others to do the same.

Juneteenth isn't taught in most schools, but this year's attention could help push it into the curriculum.

Climate change education will be part of the K–12 learning standards for all subjects.

The bestselling author counters those accusing her of being transphobic, while actor Daniel Radcliffe urges "Harry Potter" lovers to hold on to their individual, "sacred" connections to the story.

Book about racism and antiracism and those by black creators are in high demand, for adults and children.

With school and public libraries shuttered, librarians and literacy organizations have gotten creative trying to get books into students' hands, especially those who don't have books at home.

"The Last Dance" may be over, but there are plenty more sports documentaries that can teach, entertain, and inspire.

With news of Tom Low's death this week, people in the publishing world mourned the loss of the man who co-founded Lee & Low Books to combat the lack of diverse literature for children and opened a new world of possibilities for authors, educators, and readers.

Youth services librarians at public libraries around the country have been adjusting to pandemic closures and trying to plan for future programming amid many unknowns, including budgets, according to SLJ's recent survey.