CHILDREN’S BOOKS

The 2026 Texas Bluebonnet Award Winner Is… – Texas Library Association

AI, KPop Demon Hunters, and the Rise of the Knock Off Book – ALSC

. . . But Make it Graphic Novel: 7 Upcoming Graphic Novel Adaptations of Beloved Books – 100 Scope Notes

Fall 2026 Children’s Sneak Previews – Publisher’s Weekly

Gruffalo family to expand in new Julia Donaldson book 27 years after original – The Independent

‘Imagine six impossible things before breakfast’: Star writer’s plan to inspire young readers – Sydney Morning Herald

Lester’s “Magic Beach” named Australia’s best children’s picture book – Books + Publishing

LIBRARIES

30 Years of E-Rate – American Libraries

Federal Funding for Libraries Prevails – ALA

Georgia librarians could face criminal charges for ‘harmful materials’  – Georgia Recorder

Grant guidelines for libraries and museums take “chilling” political turn under Trump – Salon

YA LIT

Q&A: L.S. Stratton, Author of ‘Sundown Girls’ – The Nerd Daily