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From New Hampshire to New Mexico, voters sided with educators, librarians, and unions and ushered in candidates with liberal leanings—who emphasized equity and rejected division and censorship—to their local school boards. more
In response to a U.S. District Court’s permanent injunction in State of Rhode Island v. Trump, a case brought by 21 states’ attorneys general to halt the dismantling of federal agencies, the Institute of Museum and Library Services announced that it “has reinstated all federal grants.” more
Literary organizations, publishers, libraries, and right to read advocates have cosigned a letter of concern to Tennessee Secretary of State Tre Hargett, who recently directed 211 public libraries to review their youth materials for “age-appropriateness” by January 19. more
Fun for all the family this holiday season with Disney Manga and Disney Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas! With a selection of manga paperbacks, full color graphic novels, and new collector editions, there's something for everyone. More
Reading Rainbow host Mychal Threets will be the honorary chair of the American Library Association’s 68th annual National Library Week, to be held April 19–25, 2026. National Library Week coincides with ALA’s 150th anniversary this year, and the week’s theme will be “Find Your Joy,” which has become a motto for literacy proponent and mental health advocate Threets. more
Author and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt (l.) teamed up with science journalist Catherine Price to speak directly to tweens in The Amazing Generation: A Guide to Freedom and Fun in a Screen-Filled World, drawing on Haidt’s adult bestseller The Anxious Generation. We asked the duo why they believe kids can lead the charge toward less tech-dependent lives. more
Former middle school teacher Taryn Souders, author of the Edgar Award-nominated Coop Knows the Scoop and other mysteries for young readers, reflects on her penchant for incorporating lesser-known history in her books, including her forthcoming novel, Secrets of the Broken House. more
The new nonprofit arm of Interlink Publishing, the nation’s only Palestinian American–owned indie press, is dedicated to “amplifying banned, suppressed, and censored voices” through mentorship, events, and funding for translated literature for children and adults. more
Two decades ago, sibling collaborators Jennifer L. Holm and Matthew Holm’s peppy cartoon heroine burst onto the still nascent kids’ graphic novel scene in Babymouse: Queen of the World! Since then, the Babymouse books and two spinoff series have sold more than 3.6 million copies. We spoke with the creators about what the anniversary means to them. more
The year might be ending but exciting titles to add to your TBR keep coming, including a picture book series starter starring a group of friendly critters, a middle grade novel about a friendship with a sentient snowman, a YA novel about two Black cousins trying to fix past mistakes, and more. more
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