CHILDREN’S LIT

10 Fantastic Early Readers and Chapter Books for Emerging Reads – School Library Journal

10 Middle Grade Books Coming Out in 2026 to Add to Your TBR List – Pages Unbound

25 Books I Always Recommend for Kids Who Hate to Read – Reading Middle Grade

In picture book biographies, Black kids can see themselves, and what they can be – The Miami Times

In praise and gratitude for Tomi Ungerer, picture-book artist, rebel spirit – KC Studio

The Man Behind ‘Dog Man’ Is a Pack Leader for Young Readers – New York Times

The Most Anticipated Children’s Books of 2026 – Lit Hub

Sibert 2026 Predictions! It’s Nonfiction, Man. – Fuse #8

LIBRARIES

A 200-year-old book distributor is closing. Here’s what that means for public libraries – NPR

‘I Never Saw That Coming’: Shannon Hale Couldn’t Believe Her Children’s Book About a Unicorn Was Tossed Off Shelves – PEN America

YA LIT

2026 Best Fiction for Young Adults Winter Round-Up – The Hub (YALSA)

Most Anticipated Young Adult SFF/H for January & February 2026 – Reactor

Q&A: Katie Bernet, Author of ‘Beth Is Dead’ – The Nerd Daily

Readers Delight: It’s The Most Anticipated YA Books for 2026! – Book Riot