Opinion

Our most viewed stories reflect a significant, collective journey. 

Nidhi Chanani, illustrator of Binny's Diwali, reflects on the Hindu festival of lights that is celebrated in different ways globally.

Identifying students’ reading preferences (or lack of them) provides insight into their experiences and how best to help them grow and remain engaged.

Pat Scales offers advice and opinion on student privacy, tween advisory boards, labeling, and serving students during the pandemic.

Serving on the front lines, engaging with the public, libraries can be a critical asset to mental health.   

Miles McKenna, actor and author of Out!: How To Be Your Authentic Self (Abrams/Amulet; Gr 8 Up) reflects on his childhood love of reading and J.K. Rowling's recent anti-transgender social media posts.

The author of Other Words for Home wants her books to be springboards for childen to have important discussions.

Reading a series can increase students' understanding of storytelling, text structures, and the author’s craft, as well as offering a connection with peers.

As more Native writers make inroads into childrens' publishing, educators and readers must set aside internalized misconceptions about Native life, people, and nations.