Kathy Ishizuka
44 Articles
Revealed: 5 Finalists, 2018 National Book Award for Young People's Literature
Three works of fiction for middle grade, a novel in verse, and a graphic memoir are this year’s finalists for the 2018 National Book Award.
SLJ Debuts Column on the Printz Award
What’s in store for the 2019 award season? SLJ’s "Pondering Printz" columnists will consider the contenders for the Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature.
Rachel Payne, Jessica Ralli To Pen SLJ Early Learning Column, “First Steps”
School Library Journal has relaunched “First Steps,” its early learning column, with two new co-authors.
2018 NBA Longlist for Young People's Literature Announced
Ten contenders for the National Book Award for Young People’s Literature have been announced by the National Book Foundation.
Eats, Poops, and Weeds | Readers Respond
In our feedback roundup, we have julienne fries, a picture book classic, and a topic that inspires a passionate response among librarians—every time.
Microsoft Offers Mixed Reality Headsets, PD to School and Public Libraries
Public libraries and middle and high schools can apply for the grants. But hurry, the deadline is July 9.
"Black Panther"-Inspired Lesson Plans Leverage Hit Film to Teach Tech
Free lesson plans combine digital fabrication with an exploration of cultural symbols inspired by the hit Marvel film.
So You Know Your YA Authors. Who's on Our Cover?
Six winners of the Margaret A. Edwards Award are pictured, along with the honor’s namesake.
School Library Journal Debuts New Logo
SLJ has a new look. Here we reveal our new logo, which graces the cover of School Library Journal’s June print issue.