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April 17, 2026 by Travis Jonker

And the Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award goes to . . .

The Astrid Lindgren Memorial Award is considered the biggest children's literature award in the world.

January 21, 2026 by Travis Jonker

Watch the 2026 Youth Media Awards LIVE!

We've waited long enough. Bring on the Caldecott. Bring on the Newbery.

December 19, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Coming Soon: The Top 10 Posts of 2025

Over the next two weeks I’ll be sharing the 10 most popular 100 Scope Notes posts during the past year.

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Reading Rainbow Returns!

October 2, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Here’s some good news. Reading Rainbow is back with the perfect host: librarian Mychal Threets. Here’s the announcement: Here’s how to watch (via ABC News): The new “Reading Rainbow” will be presented as a digital series on the Reading Rainbow website and KidZuko, a children’s YouTube channel. The first of four new episodes premieres this […]

Are You Ready for a POUT POUT FISH Animated Movie?

September 18, 2025 by Travis Jonker

Well, you should be, because it’s coming. The popular picture book series written by Deborah Diesen, and illustrated by Dan Hanna is coming to theaters on March 20th, 2026. And who is voicing the lead character? Nick Offerman – Ron Swanson himself. This is a good move. Head over to Variety to read more about […]