Tricia Elam Walker was named the winner of the writer award for Nana Akua Goes to School. Heidi Woodward Sheffield won the award for illustrator for Brick by Brick.
Librarians can promote empathy during virtual story times by modeling open-ended questions, providing parent tips, and encouraging dramatic play.
Companies continue to respond to the pandemic's impact on educators and students; NCTE is taking proposals for next year's convention; the Educator Jobs Fund Act of 2020 is proposed in the senate; and Simon & Schuster plans new graphic novels for young readers.
It's Constitution Day. We've pulled together some recent books on the subject for those who want to learn more about the U.S. document.
The Black Caucus of the American Library Association will use the money to fund a one-day forum to strengthen support for Black/African American MLIS students; students fight censorship in Texas and Alaska, and more.
The new series will feature Black authors, musicians, and athletes reading children's books by Black authors.
Mariko Tamaki, Rosemary Valero-O'Connell, and Raina Telgemeier earned multiple awards at the annual comic industry awards.
Some books are just nicer when they are shared! We pulled together some favorites that allow for exploration, discussion, or just lap time.
These silly stories are guaranteed to provoke giggles and snorts.
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