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The creator of a mobile library serving children in Afghanistan, a middle school teacher-designer of a social justice course in West Philadelphia, and #1000BlackGirlBooks founder Marley Dias were named to the International Literacy Association’s “30 Under 30” list.

Known for his discerning eye and love of theater, Neal Porter has established one of the highest quality picture book imprints in the United States and around the world. 

The author has brought back the beloved Jewish family from New York's Lower East Side for a Hanukkah book for a new generation.

Acevedo received the award for her debut novel The Poet X, written in verse.

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Check out the recording of Acevedo’s 2018 SLJTeen Live! keynote, in which she talks about her path to publication, the importance of literacy and seeing yourself books, and more.

Authors Renée Watson, Ibi Zoboi, and Ellen Hagan joined Cicely Lewis to discuss Woke Books and their own novels.

Liz Kolb, presenter at the upcoming SLJ/ISTE webcast Digital Citizenship for Tweens and Teens, created a curriculum for Michigan middle schoolers to adopt safe, responsible, and respectful online behavior.

Today we have something special. Our past two Caldecott Medal winners, Javaka Steptoe (Radiant Child) and Matthew Cordell (Wolf in the Snow) interviewing each other about their lives, work, and how the most prestigious award in picture books has changed their lives. 

This graphic novel is getting a lot of attention. It is a National Book Award finalist and absolutely a title with Newbery possibilities.

Smith, who famously raised a black-gloved fist in protest on the medal podium in 1968, has teamed up with award-winning Crown author Derrick Barnes for a graphic memoir.

What is Read Woke? School librarian Cicely Lewis and students at Meadowcreek High School in Norcross, GA, explore the idea that led to a reading revolution at their school—and internationally.

Judy Blume, Laurie Halse Anderson, and LeVar Burton are among candidates to be 2019 ALMA laureate.

The author/illustrator of the “Lunch Lady” and “Jedi Academy” series opens up about his graphic novel memoir.

Renaissance man Daniel B. Botkin conjures the elephant’s power and gives readers a blockbuster adventure in TSAVO.

Toddlers and their caregivers in Meridian, ID, have a cool new space to love with the arrival of the Tiny Library branch, geared toward early learning.

Just hours before the 13th annual Carle Honors gala, SLJ reviews managing editor Luann Toth talked to the 2018 Carle Honors recipients at the legendary Algonquin Hotel in New York City on September 27 on Facebook Live

Artist, author, and educator Wendy Ewald's new book America Border Culture Dreamer: The Young Immigrant Experience from A to Z gives a voice to young immigrants and first and second generation Americans. Ms. Ewald sits down with Student Library Journal.

The adorable book-swap boxes weather criticism while spreading books around neighborhoods.

An interview with Genevieve Helsby on her recent release of My First Piano Book.
With My First Piano Book, Genevieve Helsby continues her joyful mission to connect children with classical music. She combines a lifelong devotion to music with her book career as an author and editor. Like her earlier hits Those Amazing Musical Instruments and My First Orchestra Book, My First Piano Book combines illustration, music, and words to reach children through eyes, ears, and touch.

Research shows that from infancy, children categorize visual attributes and assign meaning to them. If we don’t talk about race from a young age, we miss a critical window.

School Library Journal has relaunched “First Steps,” its early learning column, with two new co-authors.

From advertising to book-making to producing animated digital shorts: Is there anything this Latinx author-illustrator can’t do?

A frequently challenged book club pick; insisting on the Pledge of Allegiance 

Several recent incidents highlight the need for more informed and compassionate policies when it comes to tweens in the public library.

The incredible life story of Hedy Lamarr is now a children's picture book. And Betsy Bird gives us a look at the cover of the February release.

The second-generation Cuban American author talks to SLJ about her sophomore YA novel, path to publication, and advice to aspiring teen writers.

For these authors, visits to school libraries are all about the interaction with students.

Six questions for Sharon Creech, plus a passage from her latest novel.

In a series of vignettes depicting the experiences of Syrians before and after they choose to flee that country, and information on the refusal of many countries to accept these victims of violence, Brown has created a heartbreaking global and personal story.

Listen to Travis Jonker chat with 2018 Pura Belpré award winners Ruth Behar, Pablo Cartaya, Celia C. Pérez, and Juana Martinez-Neal. 

If you need a way to show your school administrators just how impactful school librarians can be, look no further than Ali Schilpp, Michelle Carton, and Cassy Lee—SLJ’s 2018 School Librarian of the Year, Champion of Civic Engagement, and Champion of Student Voice.

Show young readers that anything is possible with this inspiring story from best-selling author, speaker, and social justice advocate Julissa Arce.

Boyd discusses the connection between street lit and challenged books, while Winner describes the frequently challenged LGBTQ-themed picture books that he shares with his elementary students. 

Brigid Alverson talks to  Kurt Hassler, Yen Press managing director and publisher, about light novels, which are prose novels that have a lot in common with manga and anime.

I interviewed Kazu Kibuishi two years ago in Ann Arbor in front of a live audience. With the release of Amulet 8 inching closer, it felt like a great time to run the episode. Enjoy!

Tone policing happens during conversations or debates when one person, typically of greater privilege, thwarts a speaker's thoughts or opinions by reacting to their emotional tone. 

The author of So You Want to Talk About Race spoke with SLJ about what educators, and specifically librarians, can do to better serve students of color and change institutional bias and patterns of systemic racism in U.S. education.

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.

Michelle Carton builds a global education at the Tudor Elementary School in Anchorage, Alaska.

Colte's greatest joy is empowering students and seeing them take what they've learned to help someone else.

The Georgia library media specialist seeks to support not just his students but the community.

Teacher librarian brings technology, activity, and excitement to the media center.

First Generation shows that immigrants and refugees want what everyone wants. We’re connected by our mutual desire for opportunities, a better life, and to be with family. When we learn of the hardships newcomers faced to not only build a new life in America but to make this country even greater, all barriers melt and we’re inspired and reminded of how precious it is to live in the United States.

YA authors Emily X.R. Pan and Nova Ren Suma kick-start a crowdfunding campaign for online short story anthology.

The NYT bestselling author, former school librarian, and SLJTeen Live! keynoter chats about beauty and power and gives advice to her teenage self.

In anticipation of the free August 15 event, here’s our interview with opening keynote speaker Elizabeth Acevedo.

We check in with Sabaa Tahir, author of the “Ember Quartet” and keynote speaker at our August 15 event on all things teen.

Inspired by Jacqueline Woodson's "Brown Girl Dreaming," three middle schoolers and their classmates created a project to impact the lives of younger students and literacy rates in Cleveland.