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Alex Gino's George is No. 1 on the list of most challenged books for the second year in a row, as LGBTQIA+ content is once again the top reason cited for challenges.

Children lead the conversations in many of these informative, family-friendly episodes about the novel coronavirus. The first of a 10-part series of curated podcast playlists on different topics.

With schools shuttered due to the pandemic, are kids still reading? They are, according to data from Follett. Here are the top 25 lists for ebooks and audiobooks for grades K–3, 3–6, 5–8, and young adult titles.

The One and Only Bob, Katherine Applegate's anxiously awaited sequel to the Newbery Medal–winning The One and Only Ivan, comes out on May 5. SLJ recently caught up with the author to hear about returning to the world of the lovable gorilla and his friends. 

Authors, including Kelly Yang and Dhonielle Clayton, have become victims of racist comments on Zoom, Instagram, and other digital platforms used to connect educators, students, and creators during this unprecedented time.

The celebrated graphic novelist had to learn to love sports to tell a larger story of basketball dreams in Dragon Hoops.

“Imagine Your Story” is the focus of this year’s Collaborative Summer Library Program. These podcasts for elementary, middle, and high school students will keep their imaginations active. 

Two new children's books come out this week: A middle grade memoir from the daughter of Mexican immigrants about her experiences learning and adapting Don Quixote into an after-school musical, and a gentle picture book that encourages care for trees and all the creatures who make them their home. Both are available as ebooks. 

Author and environmental reporter Tatiana Schlossberg discusses what young people should know about climate change, the importance of talking about the issue, and the impact of the novel coronavirus shutdowns.