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The James Addams Peace Association and Scott O'Dell Award for Historical Fiction announce their 2024 winners; the kid lit community and free speech advocates mourn the loss of author Robie Harris, Lerner launches space books partnership, Paw Prints Publishing expands to middle grade, and more in this edition of News Bites.

The 2021 School Librarian of the Year reiterated her intention to exhaust all possible actions in the litigation of her defamation case: "I am committed to going the full distance."

One event dominated the news in our corner of the world: the 2024 Youth Media Awards. See what categories resonated in our most viewed stories of the past week.

Nikki M. Taylor discusses research challenges around early Black American history and suggests resources.

Speaking on-air with Kelly Clarkson, bestselling author Jeff Kinney revealed the cover of Hot Mess. It's the 19th title in the "Diary of a Wimpy Kid" series, which Kinney announced would publish on October 22, 2024. 

Crews discusses the research that went into her new picture book about the children’s author and literary legend.

Award-winning authors and illustrators whose books center Black history discuss how they delve into research to tell powerful stories. With Carole Boston Weatherford, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Amina Luqman-Dawson, and James E. Ransome.