In this episode, you'll hear about new nonfiction books that explore the role of women in the NASA space program, the Civil Rights Movement, and the experiences of Arab American youth in the post-9/11 era.

Tune in to hear book talks on some of the best titles published in 2009-titles that will keep teens reading once summer is over.

Students learn more about libraries as part of National Library Week.

Marked by parades, picnics, and other celebrations, Labor Day is a time set aside to recognize the achievements of the American labor movement and the dignity in all work.

Students research different awards given by the ALA and do an activity based on one of the awards.

After reading about historical figures and other important people that have changed the world, children choose someone that they consider to be "amazing"—either someone they've heard about or someone they know—and create a book page that highlights this person.

After reading a book or magazine, children and teens can choose a section and transform it into what's known as a "found poem."

Before seeing a film based on a book, classic or contemporary, children can learn about filmmaking and create their own scenes based on their favorite moments from the book.