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Attorneys general for 21 states sued to prevent the federal government from gutting the Institute of Museum and Library Services and other agencies, and on November 21, Judge John J. McConnell Jr. upheld an earlier preliminary injunction. more
The book manufacturing giant Lakeside Book Company has acquired distributor Baker & Taylor Publisher Services, an important asset of the library wholesaler. The purchase includes the print-on-demand operation located in BTPS’s headquarters in Ohio. more
The nation’s largest independent distributor of Spanish-language books will close its operations after more than 60 years in business, with its inventory of approximately 700,000 books scheduled for auction on December 4. more
The digital distributor to schools and libraries is charging the AI company with trademark infringement related to its new text-to-video app Sora, which has the same name and a “confusingly similar visual identity” as an app OverDrive launched in 2018. more
Kick off National Puzzle Month with a FREE Highlights Puzzle Party Activity Kit! Join thousands of libraries and schools hosting Puzzle Parties. Each kit includes printable puzzles for grades K–5, stickers, highlighters, posters, and ready-to-use resources. Kits available while supplies last. More
We spoke with three educators about the innovative ways they’re utilizing comics and graphic novels to teach visual literacy and create lifelong readers, one panel at a time. more
Literacy nonprofit First Book and Penguin Random House, which together have distributed 42 million books to children in need, held two virtual events last week, one with Magic Tree House author Mary Pope Osborne and the other on reading for pleasure. With publisher partners, First Book plans to reach 27 million young readers by 2030. more
A Muslim American stand-up comedian stars as the title subject in the first installment in the Muslim Mavericks series of biographical middle grade chapter books, launching in February from Simon & Schuster's Salaam Reads imprint. more
Comics based on fan-favorite media properties are getting a lift as publishers sign on cutting-edge indie artists and writers to tap into the existing passion of readers. more
The publishing industry gathered in New York City on November 19 for the 76th annual National Book Award ceremony, where Daniel Nayeri received the prize for Young People’s Literature for his middle grade novel The Teacher of Nomad Land: A World War II Story, set in 1941 Iran. In his acceptance speech, Nayeri reflected on themes of immigration and freedom. more
From Publishers Weekly’s reviews of children’s and young adult books published in 2025, our editors’ selections for the top 50 books of the year include picture books and graphic novels, fiction and nonfiction, debuts and bestsellers for readers of all ages. more
In their 73rd year of highlighting children’s books, the New York Times Book Review and the New York Public Library have announced the 10 winners of the Best Illustrated Children’s Books Award. more
Comedian Raquel D’Apice shares how her messiest and wildest experiences as a substitute teacher helped inspire her debut picture book, I Am a Highly Dangerous Warrior!, illustrated by Heather Fox. more
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