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Including fiction, nonfiction, and memoir, these titles cover topics from the making of the atomic bomb to the history of video games.

The Cuban-American winner of the 2019 Newbery Medal will become the first author of Latina heritage to serve in the role.

The free online course for high schoolers features a powerful list of guest speakers, including author Ashley Hope Pérez, Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, and student activist Jack Petocz.

Navigating new friendships can be tough, as every middle schooler knows. Yet in these graphic novels, sharing a hobby or an extracurricular activity proves a surefire way to bring kindred spirits together.

Join bloggers Steven Engelfried and Emily Mroczek-Bayci for a conversation of Newbery contenders and a vote for the "Heavy Medal" winner.

While classroom educators worry about students using the AI-based software for writing assignments, these librarians see the positive potential of the technology.

That first wiggly tooth and the subsequent visit by the tooth fairy is the stuff of childhood lore but it's still hard to explain! We've found a few of our favorite books on the subject to help you guide young patrons and their adults through this peculiar rite of passage.

February 14th isn't just about romantic love. These nine titles show young readers that Valentine's Day is for celebrating all kinds of love.

Pat Scales explains why understanding terminology will keep LGBTQIA+ books on the shelves; why parents shouldn't have to know what their kids read; and more.