News to Wake Your Brain Cells – July 31

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Back to school 2020: a children’s book list – Publishers Weekly

Children’s books roundup – the best new picture books and novels – The Guardian

New and forthcoming kids’ and YA books by Black creators – Publishers Weekly

Noteworthy new releases for children and teens: July 2020 – Publishers Weekly

LIBRARIES

Librarians alarmed about coronavirus safety at D.C.’s reopened public libraries – Washington Post

Librarians in Phoenix become healthcare workers – Book Riot

Nevada sheriff to library: support Black Lives Matter? Don’t bother calling 911 – USA Today

Overdue: Throwing the book at libraries – The Globe and Mail – this is not a recommended article based on its flawed logic about public libraries, but I like to know even what those who don’t appreciate libraries are saying

Rethinking Police Presence – American Libraries

YA LIT

12 young adult books to read written by Black authors – Pittsburgh City Paper