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5 books for kids and teens that positively portray trans and gender-diverse lives

March 31 is International Transgender Day of Visibility. These 5 books for young readers raise awareness, understanding and acceptance of gender differences in age-appropriate ways.

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Sixteen South and Nelvana Option 'A Horse Named Steve' | Animation World Network

Belfast-based studio teams up with kids’ content giant on an animated adaptation of Toronto author-illustrator Kelly Collier’s popular picture book about the humorous exploits of an endearingly self-absorbed horse.

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Hong Kongers arrested for possessing 'seditious' children's books

Two men have been arrested in Hong Kong for the possession of picture books which authorities say are

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A Brief History of Picture Books

We present an excerpt from the introduction of 'Pictured Worlds: Masterpieces of Children’s Book Art by 101 Essential Illustrators from Around the World,' by historian Leonard S. Marcus.

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The Horn Book | Review of Off the Wall

Part fish-out-of-water story, part ode to street art, this vibrant offering will grab readers’ attention. Narrator Sam is unhappy about...

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The Horn Book | The 2023 Robin Smith Picture Book Prize

The sixth annual winner of the Robin Smith Picture Book Prize, honoring the late Calling Caldecott co-founder, is The World Belonged to Us, illustrated by Leo Espinosa and written by Jacqueline Woodson.

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The Horn Book | The 2023 Caldecott Announcement

The 2023 Youth Media Award announcements took place at 8 a.m. CST this morning in New Orleans during LibLearnX — and the announcements included the 2023 Caldecott Medal winner and honor books.

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The Horn Book | Monday, Monday

Three more sleeps till we know! On Monday morning, the Caldecott winner and honor books will be announced.

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