Noughts & Crosses review – Malorie Blackman’s tale is now a gripping play
Sabrina Mahfouz has impressively distilled the inspired novel about a world where the power rests with the black population
‘An insult’: French writers outraged by festival’s use of ‘sub-English’ words
Prominent writers including Leila Slimani have spoken out against the Salon du Livre in Paris’s use of phrases including ‘young adult’, a ‘bookquizz’ and ‘le live’
It’s not just about having gay parents: why we wrote our kids’ book about queer families
It’s important to resist society’s attempts to define our families by sexuality alone, the Gayby Baby director says
Young adult author cancels own novel after race controversy
Advance copies of Amélie Wen Zhao’s Blood Heir were criticised for its depiction of slavery, for which the author apologised and pulled publication
On the Come Up by Angie Thomas review – another YA hit
This joyous follow-up to The Hate U Give, about a teenage rapper, shows talent and ambition challenging stereotypes
Dr Seuss’s thank-you letter to man who saved his first book
The Cat in the Hat author was going to destroy early story believing it was unsaleable
The Boy in the Dress by David Walliams to become stage musical
Following in the footsteps of Roald Dahl’s Matilda, the book is to be adapted by the Royal Shakespeare Company
Angie Thomas, author of The Hate U Give: ‘Books play a huge part in resistance’
The author’s young adult novel became a publishing sensation and an acclaimed film. Here, she answers questions from readers and famous fans on activism, social media and coping with rejection
Children’s and teens roundup: the best new picture books and novels
Darwin for beginners, a magical journey across India, and polar bears on roller skates in this month’s selection
Ben Bailey Smith on groovy dancing, UK rap stars and quiz show hell
The rapper, standup and actor – AKA Doc Brown – answered your questions on writing children’s books, the best of British hip-hop, Brexit confusion and rapping with Ricky Gervais
Stonewall defends ‘vital’ LGBT children’s books after spate of ban attempts
In the last week, separate moves in Canada and the US threatened to restrict young readers’ access to LGBT-themed illustrated stories
Book clinic: which books might wean my teenage daughter off screens?
From ghostly tales to pop music, our expert picks the titles that are just as compelling as any computer game
Costa first novel award winner recalls ‘awful’ time writing his book
Stuart Turton’s The Seven Deaths of Evelyn Hardcastle wins £5,000 honour, alongside Sally Rooney who is the youngest author ever to win best novel
John Burningham, children’s author and illustrator, dies aged 82
Burningham, who was married to fellow children’s writer Helen Oxenbury, created beloved picture books including Mr Gumpy’s Outing and Avocado Baby
Send us your questions for Angie Thomas
Got something you would like to ask the award-winning author of The Hate U Give? With the publication of her second YA novel coming up next month, here’s your chance