Join us Thursday, August 22nd for our 13th annual SLJTeen Live! virtual event! Come hear about the latest and most exciting forthcoming titles for teens and tweens. From rom-coms and mysteries to graphic novels and classic coming-of-age stories, our daylong program of author panels, in-depth conversations, and keynote talks will keep you inspired and entertained.

Follett School Solutions denies an NBC News report that it released student information to law enforcement in Texas; the FCC expands the E-rate program, PLA releases its 2023 Tech Survey; Algonquin Young Readers is closing, and more.

These books help support positive discussions with students about the climate crisis.

In these fun picture books, children can follow along with kids—and animals!—on their quest to obtain a new live-in best friend. These 11 stories range from the first desire for an animal companion to the responsibility of caring for another life. 

SLJ reviews the latest online resource from Gale Databases, which offers a vast collection of literary critical analysis, elements, and multimedia content for high-interest literary works.

SLJ asked 12 librarians to share one new thing they’re planning for the 2023–24 school year and one thing they do to stay positive in their work. Here’s what they had to say.