Barbara Stripling, chair of the Banned Books Week Coalition, wants librarians to use the annual event to talk openly about book banning's emotional impact and self-censorship.

The inspiring story of a lesser-known sit-in that led to the desegregation of a town’s library.

Hanukkah is a holiday known for the miracle of the oil, of light lasting longer than was thought possible. This is the story of a modern-day Hanukkah miracle, a menorah bringing light when it's...

One determined man brings two villages together with a hammer, chisel, and an iron will.

Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

Here we present an exclusive early look at the books for young readers that publishers are most excited to be releasing next spring.

Readers meet a forward-thinking woman whose name ought to be widely known but isn’t.

The true story of the first self-made African American female millionaire.

The true story of the first self-made African American female millionaire.

Storybook Lady Author Interview with Nancy Churnin who discusses her career and her newest book'" The Miracle Menorah of Mariupol".

Moss (the Talia’s Codebook series) crafts an astute biography of astronomer Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin (1900–1979) that showcases ...

If you recall, Jack and his sister Katy are spending the summer with their grandparents and are trying to keep busy, make friends, and avoid Cody, their friend Jill’s brother who continues to…

Join ALA’s Jewish Information Committee (JIC) for a preview of upcoming Jewish books for young readers across every age group—from picture books and early readers to middle grade, YA, and graphic nove...

Here is our second chance to win a copy of Darlene Beck Jacobson’s award winning book WHEELS OF CHANGE. She has agreed to participate in our Holiday Book Giveaway Extravaganza.  All you have …

Changes fomenting both locally and nationally during the final year of Theodore Roosevelt’s presidency are seen through the eyes of feisty, bighearted Emily Soper, daughter of a carriage maker in Wash...

Sawyer the lawyer proves to be the ant with answers for animals with legal problems.

A young Indonesian boy is torn between protecting the local butterflies or feeding his family.

July 4 is America’s 250th Independence Day, and Jewish people have been here all along.

by Rachelle Burk, illustrated by Chiara Fedele, Creston Books, 2024

A young Indonesian boy is torn between protecting the local butterflies or feeding his family.