CHILDREN’S BOOKS
Floyd Cooper, acclaimed children’s illustrator, dead at 65 – AL
LIBRARIES
It checks out — libraries are an “investment that’s well worth it” – Marketplace
YA LIT
15 best young adult books: from historical fiction to romantic comedies – The Independent
‘Future girl’ wins 2021 Readings YA book prize – Books+Publishing
Malcolm X series in the works from activist icon’s daughter Ilyasah Shabazz, Sony’s TriStar – Variety