CHILDREN’S BOOKS

The 25 best children’s books of 2020 – New York Times

American Indians in Children’s Literature Best Books of 2020 – AICL

Best children’s and teens books of 2020 – The Guardian

Canadian illustrator Julie Flett’s books reveal the truth about modern Indigenous life – NBC News

Cozy up for story time with these delightful picture books – The Christian Science Monitor

Disney+’s Black Beauty: biggest differences to the book – Screen Rant

Empowering children’s books remind Black sons “They Are Every Good Thing” – My Modern Met

NPR’s Book Concierge Picks for Kids’ Books – NPR

LIBRARIES

Amazon under pressure to lift ban on e-book library sales – The Hill

As libraries fight for access to e-books, a new copyright champion emerges – Fortune

From food pantries to parking lot wi-fi, public libraries evolve during COVID-19 pandemic – Chicago Tribune

I miss libraries but most of all I miss browsing the stacks – Daily Beast

New research explores how public libraries can best combat misinformation – Public Libraries

Public libraries can help companies survive the Coronavirus crisis – Forbes

Why are Chicago Public Libraries still open amid soaring Covid rates? – Book Riot

‘Words Matter’: Why the UC Berkeley Library is embracing another term for ‘Illegal Aliens’ – Patch

PUBLISHERS

Penguin Random House to buy Simon & Schuster – Book Riot

Publishers announce plans for dozens of new imprints in 2020 – BookWeb

YA LIT

10 new YA books to put on your wishlist – Book Riot

New releases for the rest of 2020 – Rich in Color

NPR’s Book Concierge Picks for Young Adult – NPR

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

5 reasons why children’s literature is not just for children – The Nerd Daily

5 South Asian children’s books that showcase South Asian identity – Book Riot

12 books for youngsters on your holiday gift list – Atlanta Journal Constitution

The 101 great books for kids list (2020 edition) – Evanston Public Library

‘Children’s literature is the first portal for humans to the cultural world’: Oliver Jeffers – Scroll.in

Helping young children cope with COVID-related changes – ALSC Blog

Kacen Callender wins 2020 NBA for Young People’s Literature – Publishers Weekly

Mo Willems has a message for parents: he’s not on your side – New York Times Magazine

Noteworthy picture book and novel sequels: November 2020 – Publishers Weekly

Ruby Bridges and Scholastic to launch new publishing program – Publishers Weekly

LIBRARIES

Boston Public Library spent $75K to increase anti-racism books, libraries across Massachusetts are looking to do the same – Mass Live

Chicago Public Library eliminated late fees, now they’re seeing inspiring results – My Modern Met

For formerly incarcerated people, libraries are a lifeline – I Love Libraries

YA LIT

All the new young adult SFF books arriving in November – Tor

Six top YA authors are collaborating on one of 2021’s most exciting books – Entertainment Weekly

‘Tis the fandom gift guide season: YA books edition – Nerds and Beyond

YA anthologies offer necessary representation – SLJ

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

8 picture books about books – New York Times

12 snow picture books to read on winter snow days – Book Riot

20 children’s books by Black authors every family should own – Yahoo! Life

26 beautiful children’s books about the most impactful LGBTQ+ icons – Romper

Arabic Children’s Literature winners announced – Gulf News

TEEN LIT

Alex Rider brings teen spy adventure series to Amazon – Boston Herald

Get Rec’d: Seven YA SFF books for a cozy November – Syfy Wire

Netflix’s YA rom-com Dash & Lily shows the festive appeal of a well-worn recipe – Polygon

A TV adaptation of Renee Ahdieh’s The Wrath & the Dawn is in the works – Tor

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

A complete list of the best children’s books of 2020 – Moms

Indigenous Peoples Booklist – CBC

Kids’ graphic novels that turn the superhero genre on its head – The New York Times

Winner announced for inaugural youth book prize for social justice – CBC

LIBRARIES

Missed the SLJ Summit? You can access the full program on demand. – SLJ

Vandalization at major libraries aims at voter intimidation – Book Riot

YA LIT

10 new YA books to get lost in this November – PopSugar

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

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

Authors hope 2020 turns the page in push for diverse children’s books – Greater Milwaukee Today

Cynthia Leitich Smith named winner of the 2021 NSK Neustadt Prize for Children’s Literature – Cision

The ‘I Survived’ books are perfect reads for an anxious age – NPR

Jill Paton Walsh Dies at 83 – BBC News

LIBRARIES

A reset for library e-books – Publishers Weekly

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

11 inspiring children’s books to teach kids about gender equality – Mashable

14 wonderful children’s books that celebrate Latinx heritage – Little Things

25 years of His Dark Materials: Philip Pullman on the journey of a lifetime – The Guardian

Colby Rodowsky, children’s book author, dies – Baltimore Sun

Kwame Alexander to receive second Lee Bennett Hopkins Poetry Award Oct. 22 – Penn State

YA LIT

9 YA books to read during Hispanic Heritage Month – The Nerd Daily

All the new young adult SFF books arriving in October – Tor

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with these 8 books – Book Riot

Obituary: Bette Greene, author of Summer of My German Soldier – Publishers Weekly

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

52 Canadian picture books coming out in fall 2020 – CBC

Adorable ‘Frog and Toad’ kitting pattern inspired by beloved children’s books – My Modern Met

Alvin Irby: How can we inspire children to be lifelong readers? – NPR

Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret is 50 (and still fabulous) – EW

Barack & Michelle Obama bringing ‘Ada Twist, Scientist’ series to Netflix – The Grio

Diversity in children’s literature – CAI

Too many pictures hinder young kids’ reading – Futurity

LIBRARIES

Libraries are helping communities cope in big and small ways during pandemic – Detroit Free Press

Rural libraries in America: an infographic overview – IMLS

YA LIT

16 YA books guaranteed to make you ugly cry – Epic Reads

David and Nicola Yoon launch YA imprint for people of color – AP

‘Melanin in YA’ database promotes black voices – Publishers Weekly

New fall 2020 YA books to add to your TBR – Book Riot

Race in America: Jason Reynolds & Jacqueline Woodson – Library of Congress

CHILDREN’S BOOKS

22 Latinx middle grade titles filled with magic, found family, and more – SLJ

2020 Halloween reads for kids and teens – Publishers Weekly

Cynthia Kadohata and the redemptive power of change – SLJ

Middle grade nonfiction meets a big moment – Publishers Weekly

Misty Copeland says movies like Black Swan get ballerinas all wrong – Oprah Magazine

New groups aim to get more Latinx stories to young readers – NPR

The wild reason Netflix is being sued over Enola Holmes – Fansided

LIBRARIES

Budgeting for the new normal: libraries respond to COVID-19 funding constraints – Library Journal

It took COVID closures to reveal just how much libraries do beyond lending books – Observer

Libraries and social services go hand and hand, especially in the pandemic – MarketPlace

Public libraries are giving away an insane amount of free food – Shareable

YA LIT

5 K-Pop YA books to tide you over until Next Comeback – Teen Vogue

12 new YA books that will wow you this October – PopSugar

2020 LGBTQIA+ graphic novels for young readers – Publishers Weekly

Number of young adult writers of color doubles to almost 20% (in UK) – The Guardian

Scott Westerfeld’s Uglies will finally be a movie – Tor.com

Tomi Adeyemi is one of TIME’s Most Influential People – Tor.com