School Libraries

Panelists offered their personal stories, resources, and advice during the SLJ Summit session on book challenges.

On the heels of School Library Journal’s publication of its special report, “School Libraries 2021,” readers are invited to join a #SLJChat on the future of the profession.

Battling threats to library funding and positions and educating the community on the value of librarians often becomes like a second job, taking up nights and weekends with conversations, events, and social media posts. 

Oshiro's message is clear: nothing is better than being yourself. Not even a magical Room that appears just when you need it. A heartwarming and fun read.

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Educators have many obligations, some of the same, some new ones. That there is more to figure out, more to contend with, more to know, and more unknowns ahead, writes Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich. 

I resist, not necessarily by marching in the street but by staying informed as an educator, colleague, and as a bystander. I question policies and practices that align with doing what we’ve always done just because it’s what we’ve always done.

Save the date and register to join us “In Community” for a full-day, virtual program on Oct. 28.

In this edition of News Bites, a new award honors Goodnight Moon author Margaret Wise Brown, the Library of Congress National Book Festival will combine online and in-person events, advocates keep librarians in D.C. schools, and more.

These librarians provide books and a sense of belonging to marginalized students and those academically behind, living in poverty, or facing other difficulties.