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The best-selling author and former National Teacher of the Year competes against a savvy student in this all-new episode of Author-Fan Face-off.

Too often, books published for children learning to read independently miss the design details and engaging content that keep early readers encouraged. This list of titles offers updates on series featuring diverse characters, talking pets, unicorns, magic, mystery, and everyday dilemmas.

Sen. Ted Cruz questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about Ibram X. Kendi's bestselling picture book.

The renowned actor chats with SLJ about coming of age in tumultuous times, the importance of libraries, and how the summer of 2020 shaped his debut middle grade novel.

Going through a divorce can be difficult for everyone involved. For young children, who may not fully understand why it is happening and may even feel partly responsible, it can be a particularly overwhelming time. To help little ones comprehend the situation and process their feelings, the following titles may be helpful.

Artist Faith Ringgold, authors and publishers Wade and Cheryl Hudson, and Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library are among those recognized by the annual awards.

A look at some of the latest news in censorship attempts around the country. In this installment, read about what's happening in districts in Kansas, North Carolina, Georgia, and Pennsylvania.

Use these reviews of manga that are bound to be popular in the coming months for a ready-made display or to help you decide whether they should be purchased for your teen collections.

The annual awards selected a winner and honor title for each of the seven categories.