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How successful have publishers been in their efforts to diversify the industry over the last four years? Find out where strides have been made and where more work needs to be done.

The average book prices are produced annually by SLJ in partnership with Follett and Baker & Taylor.

The seasoned duo chat about their collaborative process, real-life "Dogtown" counterparts, and drawing plot inspiration from the absurdity of the everyday. Plus, a cover reveal!

The National Council for History Education suggests these resources to help prepare lessons and discussions focusing on the lives and contributions of women throughout history.

The Writer Award winner is Anne Wynter for Nell Plants a Tree. Sarah Gonzales won the Illustrator Award for The Only Way to Make Bread.

The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. and School Library Journal announce the 2024 Children & Youth Literary Awards, which celebrate the diversity of the Black experience.

SLJ creative director Mark Tuchman remembers the intimidation, joy, and honor of working with the legendary Jules Feiffer on SLJ's 50th anniversary issue.

In Florida, governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an adjustment to his law that created a mass of book challenges, as bills on both sides of the fight for intellectual freedom are debated in Oregon and Utah, while West Virginia and Georgia seek to strip librarians' legal protections.

In partnership with coalition members, including School Library Journal and dozens of publishers, Unite Against Book Bans today launched a free book résumé resource to help counter censorship attempts.