CHILDREN’S LIT

14 children’s books about race and racial diversity – Book Riot

52 incredible picture book biographies of Black people creating and leading – Book Riot

Author Brad Meltzer inspires kids and adults alike with his best-selling ‘I Am’ children’s book series – WGBH

A new picture book reminds Black sons: you are ‘Every Good Thing’ – NPR

Scary stories and horror reading for kids and teens – Wisconsin Public Radio

Your Fall Newbery/Caldecott 2021 ‘Hey, Keep an Eye Out’ lists – 100 Scope Notes

LIBRARIES

Why lockdown was the plot twist that libraries needed – The Guardian

Why this Brooklyn library is betting on a future that’s bigger than books – Fast Company

YA LIT

The recognition of YA authors of colour has come far too late – The Boar