Programs & Programming

A public library in New York offers free family entertainment on a large scale after finding a way to optimize underused outdoor space and tap the talents of staff and patrons.

Online learning got a bad reputation during pandemic school closures, but many districts say their virtual schools create a more personalized path for student success.

At the SLJ Summit in Minneapolis, Mississippi English teacher Gennella Graham shared a story that reminded attendees why it is so important to fight the attempts to silence classroom discussions on race and history.

Gene Luen Yang wins the 2023 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children's and Young Adult Literature, the Urban Libraries Council has put out a call to action on equitable summer learning, Penguin Random House and We Need Diverse Books announce a new creative writing award for high schoolers, and more in this edition of News Bites.

The library writing contest was a hit across middle school demographics, bringing in students who rarely came to the library along with the frequent visitors.

The free two-day, virtual festival in October will celebrate some of the biggest names in children's literature and share Latinx representation and stories with kids in classrooms across the country.

The hallmark of community schools is free wrap-around services, and more federal funding for community schools means more accessible assistance for those in need.

In back-to-school season, educators can use these books to convey the message that perfection isn’t required, good enough is good enough, and every child—and every child’s creation—has inherent value.

Amid threats and hate-fueled protests, performers and allies remain committed to the program.