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The author of Brown Girl Dreaming is one of 21 members of the MacArthur Foundation's Class of 2020.

Authors Nicola and David Yoon will start the new imprint at Random House Children's Books to let young people of color know "they are deserving of happily-ever-afters," according to Nicola Yoon.

From the graphic novel adaptation of Jason Reynold's Long Way Down to Black Lives Matter cofounder's first book for young readers, the starred titles in our October 2020 issue are essential purchases for children and teens.

Called "an alarmingly relevant book that mirrors current events” by Kirkus Reviews in a starred review, The Teachers March! How Selma’s Teachers Changed History demonstrates the power of protest and standing up for a just cause, and is an exciting tribute to the educators who participated in the 1965 Selma Teachers' March.

Teens have long been engaged in the world around them, and this year many of them may be voting for the first time. As you encourage young people to be civic-minded, recommend these election-themed YA books that tackle family, friendship, love, and making their voices heard.

Betsy Bird considers reading during a pandemic and how children's books are meeting the crisis.

Here we are. Well into a new school year—sort of. The fall has brought no relief from uncertainty, and we have a ways to go. So we asked, and Jarrett Krosoczka and Jerry Craft were on board to illustrate our October 2020 issue.

This roundup of books for young readers highlights the diversity of story and culture within the Latinx community. Add these to your Latinx Heritage Month displays and promote yearlong.

Sherman Alexie's "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" tops the list.