Not everyone loves a winner. Match Newbery books to these terrible reviews.
In the main, awards season will celebrate honored books and their creators. Yet such a high-profile occasion presents a unique opportunity to celebrate and honor, too, the right of kids and teens to read and access content.
These elementary and middle-grade books channel the heart and humor of the new series based on Cece Bell's autobiographical Newbery Honor graphic novel.
Betsy Bird reflects on the triumphs, scandals, and other notable moments in Newbery history in this downloadable illustrated time line.
The Newbery Medal is as popular—and controversial—as ever. Here's what librarians have to say about it.
As attacks on library collections escalate, school boards and parents circumvent the established process.
Despite dangers, school and public librarians continue to push back against efforts to censor books.
The most challenged graphic novel this fall: Gender Queer. And the award-winning Maia Kobabe memoir remains a frequent target nationwide. Graphic novels are more vulnerable, says Jonathan Friedman of PEN America, as older people simply are less comfortable with them.
Hand these middle grade and YA novels to students who like the high fantasy epic based on the popular Robert Jordan book series.
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