Opinion

Author Ann Braden tackles difficult subject matter in her middle grade books. But she knows the value of an escapist read and wants the children's publishing world to respect and understand the kids who reach for "Wimpy Kid" more often than a title deemed to have more literary merit.

In a policy void, educators seek to maximize learning, turning to core skills, chiefly reading.

A parent complaint about a nonbinary snail led a Virginia elementary school principal to cancel a visit by author Erica S. Perl. A former trial attorney, Perl offers a lesson in smart booking contracts and standing up to book and author challenges.

Starred reviews are always good news, for what they mean and for what happens next.

The platform no longer serves our mission or reflects our values. 

Starred reviews have a big problem. And it begins and ends with the 10 points in this list.

She was a bit shaky at first but persevered through nerves and emotion to tell her story. My mother's testimony bore witness to injustice. Stories matter. 

Topics that drew reader attention in an eventful first week of February 2025. 

Given the current backlash, with anti-DEI legislation and sentiment festering, we risk losing ground on fairness and equality when we need it most.