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With the first “normal” school year in two years about to start, educators, librarians, parents, and—of course—children, are looking forward to it with some trepidation. The major spikes in the pandemic seem to be in the rearview window, and the prospect of an uninterrupted school year appears more assured. That doesn’t mean that it won’t be without its challenges.

This book contains compact explanations that provide a good foundation of understanding of adverse childhood events, the signs and symptoms of acute distress and more serious PTSD, and then offers lists of practical strategies for helping a child through the aftermath of a traumatic experience that are easy to implement in a variety of settings and easy to refer back to in the book.

The 15-book series EXPLORING CIVIL RIGHTS offers a deep dive into the most important events of this movement. Each title focuses on a key year in American Civil Rights history, providing readers in grades 5 and up a chronological view of pivotal events and changes that took place during the year.

Scholastic Library Publishing continues its mission of making curriculum topics fun and approachable for children with LEARN ABOUT, a new series of books for kids in grades K to 2, meant to accompany young readers as they transition from “learning to read” to “reading to learn.”

Educators know the pandemic created delays, deficiencies, and crises for children not only in mental health, but in social skills, relationships, and routines. Children’s book publishers have also recognized the greater importance and growing need for social and emotional learning–centered titles this year.

Sophie Corrigan’s whimsical art and ingenious puns will tickle the funny bone of maturing young readers while exposing them to the classics.

Author/illustrator Suzanne Bloom reveals what makes a great picture book and tells the story behind her new title Zack and Ike Are Exactly Alike.

School librarians know that representation matters. Seeing themselves reflected in the books they read is empowering for LGBTQ+ youth. But it’s just as important for other students to hear LGBTQ+ voices amplified.

STEM education has been in the spotlight in recent years as part of a national push to involve more students in STEM careers. While this is certainly a worthy goal to advance innovation and ensure the nation’s competitiveness, the truth is that all students need to develop STEM literacy—whether or not they choose a career in these fields.