The Library has launched Read Around the States, a program in which U.S. members of Congress pick a book for young people that is connected to their states – either through the book’s setting or author, or perhaps simply because it is a favorite of the member.
Highlights from a conversation between actress and author Lupita Nyong’o and Librarian of Congress Dr. Carla Hayden.
The April edition of the monthly newsletter by author Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature
A brief look at the amazing life of Josephine Baker, and suggested children’s books about her in honor of Women’s History Month.
A conversation with Jason Reynolds as he reflects on his first year as National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, along with timestamps for key topics and suggestions for kids to unlock their own stories.
The March edition of the monthly newsletter by author Jason Reynolds, National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature.
How do we learn to understand each other? Understanding those with whom we don’t share culture, or language, or appearance, is a skill, and a skill that can be honed from a very young age. On March 12, the Library of Congress and We Need Diverse Books present “Listening, Learning, Creating Communities,” a virtual symposium […]
Today, on Read Across America Day, we celebrate reading like a writer, and share more advice from children’s and YA authors. Previously on this blog, we shared a post with words of advice on writing from YA authors. To see the full author talk from which each excerpt is drawn, click on the links listed after […]
Call for questions from kids for an upcoming program with author and National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Jason Reynolds.
Jason Reynolds, the National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature, shares his GRAB THE MIC newsletter for February.