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The Department of Justice is suing to stop the proposed merger between publishers Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster; Alex Gino's novel will officially get new title and cover; the Library of Congress has a new comics exhibit; and more in this edition of News Bites.

Lavishly illustrated, with appealing design, browsable nonfiction has revolutionized children’s books by giving young fact lovers a fresh, engaging way to access information. And more titles are on the horizon.

As Halloween creeps up, these five audio dramas deliver chills and thrills. 
 

Save the date and register to join us “In Community” for a full-day, virtual program on Oct. 28.

Whether readers are looking for an inspirational story about a chef, to get to know Megan Rapinoe, or to nerd out on grammar, the options are there. Plus: six stellar adaptations.

The author of the Schneider Family Book Award-winning novel Show Me a Sign recommends four recent releases.

Creators hone in on previously untold stories and lesser-known figures. Plus: 12 recommended titles.

The authors and founders of Just Us Books reflect on the recent passing of trailblazing Black figures in the kid lit world. 

Share the love of curls, kinks, and coils with these seven books for preschoolers through teenagers.