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These excellent middle grade titles illustrate the significance and complexity of tween friendships.

Readers interested in existing and emerging technologies will find a lot to tinker with in this spring’s tech selections.

Research provides an opportunity to reclaim the narrative of enslavement and “share it in creative ways that deeply connect us to the past,” says the author of Freewater, which won the 2023 Newbery.

Nikki M. Taylor discusses research challenges around early Black American history and suggests resources.

This season's edition of Series Made Simple brings a collection of nonfiction titles for young readers looking to explore, absorb, and make sense of the world around them.

Book bans are often argued to be an infringement of First Amendment rights, but are they also a violation of civil rights? In the case of Granbury (TX) ISD, the ACLU of Texas says yes. The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is looking into it. 

This season’s Series Made Simple helps reminds us of the power of books through timely topics for young readers of all ages and reading levels.

Is it unconstitutional to ban books from a school library? Pico didn't provide an easy answer, but the ACLU and a couple of  Missouri students are suing arguing that the removal of books from the Wentzville R-IV district is a violation of their First Amendment rights.

Seven superb titles made SLJ's list of must-have chapter books, including a retelling of Don Quixote and charming take on the “new sibling” genre.