Age Level

Before we tune in to the Youth Media Awards on January 28, we’d like to focus on a handful of outliers that perhaps lack the broad consensus-building qualities of previously highlighted titles but are just as impressive.

How do the dynamics of power shift when women are in charge? These YA novels—ranging from epic fantasy to contemporary thriller with a historical twist—tackle that question and more.

With anti-Semitism on the rise, teaching the lessons of history to inform students and counter bigotry has never been more important. Here are resources with recommended books for young readers about the Jewish experience and a new curriculum to help students understand the Holocaust and its legacy, with the life of Oskar Schindler as an entry point.

Nationwide, an increasing number of students are the first in their families to pursue higher education. A common theme: mentors and a support system.

 The debut YA author talks about her path to publication, the “soupiness” of her characters, and what she’s working on next.

A school librarian combines her love of dogs and books in a successful pilot program.

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

It's not all laughs, improv programs teach communication skills, collaboration, and help build confidence.

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.