COVID-19

Book clubs focused on Black authors and characters have helped readers find community during the pandemic and given writers and their work some extra attention.

On learning, being—and reading—in community.

Aimed at parents, these volumes discuss how to foster healthy emotional health and raise children of character in these challenging times.

Educators have used targeted intervention and innovative tech approaches and offered social-emotional support.

Partners for Education at Berea College and Save the Children US are part of a rural libraries initiative to improve educational outcomes, specifically third grade reading.

This year, it is more important than ever to make reading a part of every child’s summer, especially underserved children and teens, according to librarians.

For some students, remote learning will continue well beyond this year. What we have learned will impact our educational system for decades to come.

The free, virtual event features author conversations between Christina Soontornvat and Steve Sheinkin, James Patterson and Chris Grabenstein, and Malinda Lo and Daniel Nayeri, as well as creator panels and a closing keynote from Traci Sorell.

Banned Books Week has its first Honorary Chair; two titles created from The 1619 Project will be released in November; free webinars on teaching Juneteenth and reopening institutions after COVID vaccines; and more in this edition of News Bites.