Scholastic Pulls George Washington Book Over Slavery Debate
The company received criticism for the portrayal of slavery in the children's book "A Birthday Cake for George Washington."

17-year-old founder of a reading club for Black boys becomes an author
Sidney Keys III started Books N Bros, a monthly book box subscription with online and in-person meetups, when he was just 10.
By Books N Bros via Facebok
2021 Scripps Bee Champion Zaila Avant-garde to publish 2 books
Scripps Spelling Bee winner Zaila Avant-garde is adding a new title to her impressive list of accomplishments: children’s book author.
By Scripps National Spelling Bee
Prince Harry's memoir opens at a record-setting sales pace
First-day sales of "Spare" topped 1.4M copies, including hardcover, audiobook and e-book editions sold in the U.S., Canada and the U.K.
By Robert F. Bukaty / APTop Stories

Source: Kyrie Irving going to the Dallas Mavericks
The blockbuster trade ends Irving's pairing with Kevin Durant before it ever had much of a chance to click.
By Frank Franklin II / AP
Lawmakers react to US shooting down suspected Chinese spy balloon
If you can't get enough of the Chinese balloon saga, turns out there's another sighting in Costa Rica.
By Chad Fish via AP
Democrats introduce bills intended to bolster Black history education
Advocates for the legislation said it would invest $10 million over five years in the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
By Mariam Zuhaib / AP