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Author and poet Kwame Alexander takes on new publishing challenge.

Writer Don McGregor redefined the "Black Panther" comic series in the 1970s with an all-black cast. He talks to SLJ about his work, returning to the character, and the upcoming film adaptation.

ALA will add multicultural awards announcements to 2019 YMAs ceremony.

Shiloh’s curse words; a visiting author’s objectionable language; complaints about "A Day No Pigs Would Die"

Publisher’s description In this accessible guide with an introduction by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay, Marley Dias explores activism, social justice, volunteerism, equity and inclusion, and using social media for good. Drawing from her experience, Marley shows kids how they can galvanize their strengths to make positive changes in their communities, while getting support from […]

The toolkit is a valuable resource for all libraries to help create or revise selection and reconsideration policy.

The Northeast chapter of REFORMA had their second annual Spanish-language Book Buzz on Friday, January 12, with keynotes by authors Emma Otheguy and Ernesto Quiñónez. Here are some highlights.

Civil rights activist marched from Selma to Montgomery as a teenager. Now she seeks to inspire the next generation.

Lester, the legendary children's book author, musician, and civil rights activist, died at his Massachusetts home on January 18.