Opinion

A “shift in tone” in a recent Great Books piece prompted a reader’s response. “I don’t think these targeted communities need more stress,” she writes.

Our top stories of the week address thoughtful depiction of disability in books for kids and the latest news in censorship, including taking a stand against it.

Moms for Liberty has waged war on public education and democratic values, leveraging fear and disinformation. There are steps to take, including exercising your own First Amendment rights to uphold a just and equitable society.

Our almost 500 reviewers initiate the first step in determining each month's stars. Backed by their professional experience, they nominate the books they believe will make a long-lasting imprint on readers' hearts.

Ukrainian children’s books can help Americans understand the war in Ukraine and its impact.

This month, I’m sharing some personal research combining two great passions: gardening and ­libraries. The culmination of my Master Gardener training, my capstone project explores how public libraries make ideal partners in promoting gardening and sustainable, organic practices.

What Are You? author Christian Trimmer shares what it was like to grow up as mixed race—Asian and white—and how to help multiracial kids address their questions of identity.

What do you do when trustees pressure a library to cut summer programming due to book challenges? Pat Scales answers that question and more.  

The challenger claimed that the graphic novel "damaged souls." The authors have several things to say in response.