COVID-19

As schools remain closed because of the pandemic, kids who help in the kitchen are also getting an educational boost as they learn math lessons and scientific concepts. In addition, making food at home saves money and creates meaningful family memories in an uncertain time. Here are eight of the best sites for kid-friendly cooking videos.

Filmmaker Ava DuVernay is adding educational resources to her productions, starting with a learning companion to When They See Us, and more news and resources in this issue of News Bites.

Librarians join forces to serve students better as distance learning stretches on.

Here are the most popular blog posts of the week.

From bald eaglets to jellyfish and black bear cubs, there's a whole world of nature for children to see. 

SLJ welcomes information as we continue to report on the pandemic and its impact on students, educators, and libraries. We invite readers to contribute to our reporting.

A brief history of doughnuts, tips for burgeoning bread bakers, and more inspirations to get kids cooking.

Mentioning the census in storytimes, including virtual storytimes, is a simple way to reach families about this vital issue. 

The Ickabog, a standalone title, will be released chapter by chapter into July and published traditionally in November. The bestselling author has created an international competition for children to illustrate it.