School Libraries

Let’s show our children a world where everyone does not look, worship, or think the same—and that in spite of our differences, we’re more alike than different. Let’s join together on March 1 and Read Woke Across America! 

Spotlighting individuals including Amanda Gorman, Rosa Parks, and entrepreneur Madam C.J. Walker, these podcasts have riveting stories to tell.

The 41 international books selected this year by the United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY) range from picture books and poetry to nonfiction and novels.

These elementary books full of light-hearted hi-jinks will appeal to fans of Wakko, Yakko, Dot, and friends.

Three page-turners for fans of the show about a teenage British spy, based on best-selling books by Anthony Horowitz. 

Three delectable middle grade books for fans of the wildly popular cooking show.

10 shows for kids ages 8 to 14 cover current events and teach news literacy.  

Tae Keller and Michaela Goade win prestigious Newbery and Caldecott medals, respectively, while Daniel Nayeri takes the Printz Award for Everything Sad is Untrue (a true story) on a day when women dominated, sweeping the Newbery and Caldecott awards.

The children's literature world was shocked by the unexpected death of author Kathleen Krull, who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Also in this edition of News Bites, Ibram X. Kendi makes a deal with Netflix; opportunities for funding; and more.