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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.

Florida legislation is discussing an effort to curb the large number of book challenges. But it's not all good news in the Sunshine State. The state just rejected all suggested books for a monthly story time program from a civil rights museum, including stories of Tuskegee Airmen and on voting rights. 

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2024 Youth Media Awards.

January 27 is designated as a day to remember the six million Jews murdered during the Holocaust. Share these stories of resilience and hope about people of various ages, races, nationalities, and more with young readers today and throughout the year.

When it comes to young learners, wonder is a key tool. It helps children become self-motivated learners, excited to explore where their knowledge will take them.

La guardiana de la libreta: Una historia de bondad desde la frontera has won the 2024 Premio, Mejor Libro Infantil/Best Spanish Language Picture Book Award.

A list of the winners of the 2024 Youth Media Awards.

Read about the winners and honorees of the top awards along with more news and reactions to the 2024 Youth Media Awards announcements.