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Citing California public-figure laws, the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators and its executive director move to have the author's defamation lawsuit against them thrown out.

The author of Heroine on the harsh realities of her rural community and why she writes for young people.

The debut author of the middle grade novel Chula the Fox, which recently earned an SLJ starred review, talks process, #OwnVoices, and learning from loss.

Horror, despite how it’s often categorized, is not a genre. It is instead a mood, applicable to any genre that elicits fear, disgust, surprise, or shock. For young readers with still-developing brains, horror can be especially appealing as they navigate their own emotional responses. Librarians must be familiar with the trends, and the kind of chills a reader may be seeking, all through the year.

Christina “Steenz” Stewart, Dylan Meconis, Amy Chu, and Janet Lee talk about finding—and making—comics.

The author of Shout discusses family trauma, rape culture, and racism.

Benjamin’s sophomore novel is a heartwarming examination of megastars, goats, friendship, and finding your own best self.

The only national book awards voted on by kids and teens, this year’s finalists include Julian Is a Mermaid by Jessica Love, The Belles by Dhonielle Clayton, and The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo. Students can cast their vote until June 2.

YA author Kosoko Jackson asked his publisher Sourcebooks to pull his novel, A Place for Wolves, from publication.