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Acevedo received the award for her debut novel The Poet X, written in verse.
The author has brought back the beloved Jewish family from New York's Lower East Side for a Hanukkah book for a new generation.
The day before the National Book Awards were announced, New York City middle- and high schoolers gathered at the 92nd Street Y to hear the finalists in the Young People’s Literature category.
Here’s how to get young people to explore creative writing and the arts with a zine-making workshop at your library.
Wondering what happened in Texas, where they wanted to bump Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller from the curriculum? Still waiting for the AR Harry Potter game we wrote about months ago? We've got you covered with news about past articles.
Can a collection of short stories get Newbery consideration? Maybe this one should.
How much do authors’ reputations drive book challenges?
Train-loving children get a coding primer as they play.
Nominations for Newbery consideration are pouring into Heavy Medal this month.
The Ana Grace Project developed “Finish the Race" to inform and inspire elementary schoolers. The nonprofit also brings mental health support and professional development to the district's schools.
There's help for educators who want to bring lessons into the classroom after taking students to see The Hate U Give movie.
There are plenty of chances to earn money for programs and books for students and patrons.
Hogwarts, Horcruxes, and Hagrid are irresistible draws for escape room fans of all ages. Here's how librarians built their rooms.
Using technology to forge literary and artistic connections with today's preteens.
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.
Our young reviewers tackle a range of recent works for children and teens, including novels featuring wacky aliens, murderous reality TV, and more.
Take a deeper dive into the results of a question about summer reading lists in SLJ's Diverse Books Survey.
These programs ignite preteens' curiosity, compassion, and quest for the next big thing.
A special project to Mend the World, literally and figuratively, helps us sew our way to world harmony.
We spotlight the best of children's and YA materials reviewed in our November issue, including the latest from Kevin Henkes, Sharon Draper, Roshani Chokshi, and Ibi Zoboi.
There are library-related campaigns on ballots across the country—and some librarians, too. Catch up on the issues and candidates, see where to follow the results, and learn the implications.
Marjory Stoneman Douglas teachers Eric Garner and Melissa Falkowski, who co-edited the recently released We Say #NeverAgain: Reporting By the Parkland Student Journalists, talk about the book, their students, news instincts, and finding a way to keep going.
Sharing insights, resources, and programs from some breakout session presenters.
Lilead Fellows and Mentors share the not-so-secret keys to leadership success.
Don't stop teaching Harper Lee's To Kill a Mockingbird. Use it—flaws and all—as a piece of the much bigger story.
Recent titles address various privileges among young people. Ultimately, a lot of folks realize it doesn’t feel good to cause harm.
Young leads and timely topics give these adult audiobooks teen appeal
Discussing National Book Award finalist and possible Newbery contender The Assassination of Brangwain Spurge with its inventive storytelling and extended sequences of illustrations.
Jacqueline Woodson's picture book The Day You Begin may have more of a Newbery chance than her middle grade title, Harbor Me.
MERGE is on a mission to make virtual reality "easy, safe, and fun for everyone” and offers an array of experiences to kids 10 and up.
Authors Renée Watson, Ibi Zoboi, and Ellen Hagan joined Cicely Lewis to discuss Woke Books and their own novels.
The kid likes one thing, the parent wants another. How should librarians proceed?
The Horror Writers Association (HWA), in partnership with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Library Journal and School Library Journal, launches a reading program that will provide libraries and schools with an annual list of recommended horror titles for adult, young adult , and middle grade readers.
Author Adam Gidwitz discusses the evolution of himself as a writer and of his "Unicorn Rescue Society" series.
From superintendents to Drag Queen Story Hour and SLJ's School Librarian of the Year, there was a lot to take in during Day 2 of the SLJ Leadership Summit.
There was a lot to take in on the first day at SLJ's Leadership Summit, which was full of moving speakers, inspiring panels, and breakout sessions with ideas for attendees to take back to school and implement.
The Project Information Literacy (PIL) research team released findings of a new national study on college students and how they consume and interact with a vast and deeply polarized news ecosystem.
The actor and activist inspired a room of educators with an opening keynote address at the SLJ Leadership Summit.
The Diverse Books Survey page will offer resources and related content, as well as the full Diverse Books Survey report.
A breakdown of survey results on the question of how important a diverse book collection is to the profession.
Librarians respond to the challenge of where to put diverse books once they have them in their collections.
Famed actor and activist George Takei will kick off School Library Journal’s annual Summit. This year’s theme: Making “good trouble.”
While in the minority, the SLJ Diverse Books Survey reveals some librarians are declining to purchase books with diverse characters to avoid a challenge.
This month's stars list is full of fantastic sci-fi, spectacular poetry, and biographies about strong women like Dolores Huerta and Clara Luper.
Harper Lee's classic To Kill a Mockingbird was named the winner on the PBS series.
A former Printz committee and current Coretta Scott King Award Book Jury member discusses her possible Printz picks for 2019.
SLJ's Diverse Books Survey reveals that many librarians are not aware of the term and movement toward better representation.
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.
Presto! Here’s how your students can make crafty pumpkins from discarded books.
The need for diverse and inclusive collections is clear. Karen Jensen, YA librarian and "Teen Librarian Toolbox" blogger, explains everything you need to know to get started on conducting your own diversity audit.
A check of the Newbery criteria and guidelines before digging into these two co-authored possibilities.
The new ISTE Standards for Educational Leaders broaden the scope of digital citizenship education for students. Here are up-to-date resources to help librarians promote these skills.
The majority of public and K–12 librarians consider it "very important" to have a diverse book collection for kids and teens, according to SLJ's nationwide survey. But there are hurdles, including a lack of quality titles in specific areas.
A definite contender for the Newbery with an #OwnVoices element to discuss.
A look at titles including Pride, The Chaos of Now, and Queer as a Five-Dollar Bill.
Educators can play a key role in helping these students move forward with resilience.
The teens have voted. Here are their 10 best books of 2018.
Frustrated and feeling a sense of urgency, library media specialists join the influx of educators seeking political office in the mid-term elections.
A light touch to the writing makes plot details feel mostly appropriate, supported by strong development of character and themes.
This graphic novel is getting a lot of attention. It is a National Book Award finalist and absolutely a title with Newbery possibilities.
Looking for new titles to add to your Halloween-themed book displays and programming? Check out these recently reviewed spine-tingling works for tweens that will spook and terrify.
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.
The Public Library Association (PLA) announces mini-grants and a new writing contest, and UNICEF and Stone Soup add writing competitions of their own in this edition of NewsBites.
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.
How valuable is a master’s degree in library science? Opinions from the field have fluctuated, along with the fortunes of the profession.
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.
The five finalists chosen for the National Book Awards are all in "Newbery range."
A look at Meet the Sky, Girl CEO, and more.
Judy Blume, Laurie Halse Anderson, and LeVar Burton are among candidates to be 2019 ALMA laureate.
Take a look at the books that received the most votes in the initial nomination submissions.
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.
The shortlist for the 2018 National Book Awards for Young People's Literature has been announced! Here are our reviews.
Award-winning author teams up with Follett to curate titles and get "All Books to All Kids."
Students and staff in Wilmington, NC—and throughout impacted areas of the Carolinas—are trying to get back to life as it was before the storm hit.
The author/illustrator of the “Lunch Lady” and “Jedi Academy” series opens up about his graphic novel memoir.
Heavy Medal is ready for readers' first three titles to kick off Newbery nominating season.
A sale, an idea, and one inspired child who wanted to help to others.
Magic, mythology, astronomy, and J.K. Rowling's beloved universe come together in an exhibit now on display in the United States.
Event planned for Lafayette (LA) Public Library will not go on as scheduled.
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.
Read a chapter from Jeff Kinney's latest in this exclusive look at Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Meltdown.
Tips on language and presentation to get administrators to listen (and act) when advocating for the library.