Edith Campbell

From January, it was evident that 2021 was going to be a great year for young adult titles—and the rest of the year didn’t ease on the quality of YA literature.

I resist, not necessarily by marching in the street but by staying informed as an educator, colleague, and as a bystander. I question policies and practices that align with doing what we’ve always done just because it’s what we’ve always done.

Teachers and librarians have an obligation to help students seek marginalized narratives and assess the validity of information presented to them.

Black people have always been called monkeys, intentionally or not.

Could there be a repeat of 2017? The children’s literature scholar thinks two nonfiction titles about race in the United States could take the medal.

Critical reviews provide a means to uncover the way language and information is used to inform, position, and empower.

Tone policing happens during conversations or debates when one person, typically of greater privilege, thwarts a speaker's thoughts or opinions by reacting to their emotional tone.