CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Kadir Nelson on (and off) the court – BookPage

Many schools don’t think students can read full novels any more. That’s a tragedy – The Guardian

These Picture Books Are Ready for Their Close-Up – The New York Times

LIBRARIES

Sioux Center Library Pauses New Card Procedure Amid State Accreditation Concerns – KIWA

Trump’s return chills embattled LGBTQ book industry: ‘They’re stepping back’ – The Hill

TEEN LIT

9 of the Best YA Romance Authors – Book Riot

All the New Young Adult Books Arriving in January 2026 – Reactor

‘Spicy’ Books Like ‘Heated Rivalry’ Are Everywhere. Your Teen Might Want To Read Them. – HuffPost

Take Five: January 2026 YA and MG Graphic Novels – Teen Librarian Toolbox