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The White House budget proposal to eliminate federal library funding would adversely impact all children, particularly those in at-risk communities.

The In the Margins Book Awards has revealed the top picks from books published in 2016 and 2017 that appeal to the reading needs and wants of marginalized teens.

#theviewfromhere pic.twitter.com/0WYpR0GCuv — John Schu (@MrSchuReads) February 12, 2018 YMAs….important note to self for the end, and the rest of you, since I have no assurance regarding my future mental state. pic.twitter.com/Djqy3bMnHI — Nina Lindsay (@OaklandNina) February 12, 2018 Breaking the no-screen-time for baby rule…#alayma pic.twitter.com/ooEnRPxFEq — Megan Dowd Lambert (@MDowdLambert) February 12, 2018 Is […]

Featuring mesmerizing facts, dazzling visuals, and fun-to-browse formats, these nonfiction offerings will grab readers and inspire young naturalists.

A well-conceived guide to teaching nonfiction, chock-full of book suggestions

The Morris Award finalist shares what inspired her latest sci-fi mash-up, the soundtrack that helped her keep writing, and what she’s working on next.

A whole lot of great and interesting things happened during the 2018 Youth Media Awards. Here are my random thoughts on Geisel, Caldecott, and Newbery . . . Geisel: Two former winners here – Paul Meisel and Ted Arnold Very happy to see Charlie & Mouse win the gold. It’s one of the few books I […]

Our reviews of this year’s YMA winners, as well as past interviews with the authors and illustrators.

Author Laurie Halse Anderson and illustrator Emily Carroll describe the challenging yet richly rewarding experience of adapting Speak.