Porn on the shelves

Explicit books at school libraries prompt parental action, but only some school districts prove responsive

Classics done wrong

Parents will have to search carefully to find updated classics that don’t push a 21st-century cultural agenda

Codes from the past

NONFICTION: Books to help children understand fascinating personalities and thrilling events from history

Swirling stories

PICTURE BOOKS OF THE YEAR: Authors and illustrators showcase history, science, faith, and fun

Lives stitched together

CHILDREN'S BOOK OF THE YEAR: Ordinary lives, random events, and hidden dangers highlight this powerful World War II Story

Children’s Books of the Year

Survival and healing

Residents of eastern Democratic Republic of Congo continue to face attacks

Rebuilding community

The United States saw a record-breaking number of drug overdose deaths during the pandemic, but the answers to the crisis aren’t easy