SLJ staff

As students seek out books that are currently being challenged and removed from shelves, librarians and their fellow educators can also point them to titles with censorship and book banning themes.

Celebrate Rosh Hashanah, the Jewish New Year, and its traditions with these six titles perfect for reading and sharing with young readers.

The first comprehensive look at book bans in the 2021-22 school year breaks down the numbers by state, author, title, content, and legislative pressures. 

A “striking” illustration and a feature well of articles covering an unprecedented national wave of censorship were honored with 2023 Eddie and Ozzie Awards.

EveryLibrary Institute polled voters about book banning and dug into the numbers. For 75 percent of those surveyed, book banning will be an issue they take to the polls in November.

Banned Books Week (BBW) starts on Sunday. While some school librarians are avoiding the week-long event because of censorship attempts and community controversy, others will engage students in BBW activities and conversations.

The National Book Foundation has longlisted 10 titles for the 2022 National Book Award for Young People’s Literature.

Today Random House Children’s Books announces the inaugural Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 lists for Labyrinth Road, a new imprint led by Vice President and Editor in Chief Liesa Abrams. SLJ shares the full press release and an exclusive Q&A with Abrams.

Día de los Muertos, a holiday with Mexican roots, is a time for family and friends to honor their deceased loved ones. The Day of the Dead is usually celebrated November 1st and 2nd. These five picture books commemorate the day and will help kids get in a festive spirit.