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Alice Faye Duncan, author of a picture book biography about the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee, talks about Lee’s sunshine and love, what Juneteenth means to her, and helping children become critical thinkers.

The children's publishing world remembers a giant in the industry. Ashley Bryan's legacy includes more than 70 books and a generation of creators he inspired with his work and kindness.

Sometimes a board book is so beautiful, only the loveliest of book trailers will suffice. Today we celebrate the upcoming publication of the latest from Aaron Becker.

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From quirky to sweet, these five books celebrate many kinds of love, all year-round. 

Get ready for Valentine's Day with these novels by Renée Watson, Ashley Woodfolk, and others.

Books by Matt de la Peña and John Lewis are among the honored titles in the 2022 In the Margins Book Awards.

With Black History Month around the corner, here are 28 books to share with kids and teens that chronicle the strength, tenacity, and joy of Black Americans throughout history.

Colby Sharp and I recap the biggest awards in children's literature.

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Individual award committees seek the best book that meets the criteria they've been handed. But, in the context of the times, the 2022 Youth Media Awards winners list made a collective statement to those across the country trying to ban books.