By Kara Yorio

Claire Hartfield and Ekua Holmes are author and illustrator winners, respectively, in this 50th anniversary year for the Coretta Scott King Book Awards.

The 2019 Newbery Medal-winning author talks about her reaction to the phone call, writing about Latino families at this time in our country's history, and the power of the award.

The Poet X wins the Printz and more, at the 2019 Youth Media Awards, announced today at the American Library Association's Midwinter meeting in Seattle. 

The Los Angeles Public Library expanded programming and reminded students and families that more than 70 branches were there to help during the recent teachers' strike. The city's many communities—and its mayor—appreciated the efforts.

When it comes to teachable ­moments, nothing beats commemorative dates. 

Moms for Social Justice has started its 2019 initiative, putting a diverse collection of books into Chattanooga classrooms where school library collections are woefully inadequate.

A new website is crowdsourcing information on libraries around the world for travelers to visit.

The Librarian for a Day initiative gives candidates a chance to learn about library life within a branch community with the help of a mentor.

The government's education report focuses on partnerships and literacy, but no cost was included.