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The author of Small in the City and the illustrator of Layla's Happiness earn the 2020 EJK honors.

When it comes to understanding racism, kids are ready for the conversation, says Jason Reynolds, co-author with Ibram X. Kendi of Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You. And us?

A curricular guide for Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You  by Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi, geared for educators and students, ages 12 and up.

Nikole Hannah-Jones, founder of the 1619 Project, spoke to Jason Reynolds and Ibram X. Kendi about their collaboration on Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You.

Legislators in Tennessee want to create a parental oversight board to decide what children can and cannot access at their local public library; Jeff Kinney to hit the road for Rowley; and grants and professional opportunities in this edition of News Bites.

Mary Cecilia Jackson and Sonja K. Solter discuss intuitive writing and thoughtfully addressing tough topics like sexual abuse for young readers.

The annual feminist booklist is out from Rise, formerly known as the Amelia Bloomer Project.

From attacking the Third Reich to making high schools accountable for women's needs, authors are highlighting the large and small efforts of young people to effect change.