News & Features

What goes into an exceptional book cover? Betsy Bird investigates. 

Young people make their voices heard on issues from the election to climate change, one click at a time.

Pandemic and politically polarized nation be damned, educators adjust lessons to take on escalating rhetoric, mail-in ballots, accusations of voter fraud, and more. They remain fierce advocates for engaged citizenry and will demand civil discussion whether online or in-person.

School board elections across the country are turning into big-money campaigns, often powered by out-of-area contributors. Take a deeper look at who's on the board, how they get there, and what they control—and don't—in their districts. 

School librarians are recognized as tech leaders in their schools and communities—and say their tech skills boost job security, according to SLJ's 2019 technology survey.

A tribute to M.T. Anderson, who received the 2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award, which honors a “significant and lasting” contribution to young adult literature.

A conversation between M.T. Anderson, recipient of the 2019 Margaret A. Edwards Award, and Steve Sheinkin, who documents their chat in comic form. 

Ali Schilpp brings big ideas to a small school in Accident, MD.

Cassy Lee ignites diversity awareness at the Chinese American International School in San Francisco.