Kara Yorio

It was a salute to picture book art and children's literature in general at the annual award and fundraising event.

Prolific, award-winning author and illustrator Mordicai Gerstein has died.

The public policy expert and activist explains the impact of systemic racism and white supremacy on access to information.

Administrators' efforts and advice, the power of immigrant stories, and the impact of the library on journalist Scott Pelley were among the highlights of the second day of the SLJ Leadership Summit.

Summit attendees explored equity and access across different areas of education including technology, community engagement, and advocacy.

Medical doctor and international policymaker Alaa Murabit kicked off the SLJ  Leadership Summit on Saturday with a challenge: find a way to translate their work in a way that compels the public and people in power to support libraries.

How does an SLJ cover come together? Read and see what happened to create the cover of the September issue with illustrator Thomas Pitilli. And watch Pitilli's process video for even more insight. 

For almost 15 years, The Harry Potter Alliance has used the power of the beloved series to help fans create a community of activists.

Now in its 15th year, the Summit will also include a tech playground and author panel. Breakout sessions will cover technology, community engagement, fighting budget cuts proactively, and providing equity for students.