These librarians provide books and a sense of belonging to marginalized students and those academically behind, living in poverty, or facing other difficulties.
The start of a new school year can be scary for all students, but especially younger ones. Share these stories to help them laugh, find someone who understands what they’re feeling, and give them tools to help navigate the new year.
The pandemic couldn't stop these libraries from offering fun learning experiences for the youngest patrons.
After the flat screens and glitchy technology of the last several months, in-person story times are back, with all the dynamism of live theater. We've got the read-alouds; storytellers, get ready for your close-up!
As many young children and caregivers take their first steps back into the outside world, library play can help young children remember how to engage with peers, while surrounded with materials that foster learning.
Public library staff can identify children with developmental delays and inform families of available resources.
From biographies of Olympians to fictional mysteries and romance, get young readers excited for the Tokyo Games competition and drama with these titles.
Summer is the perfect time for series and serial podcasts across genres to keep kids entertained and engaged.
SLJ is publishing lists all summer long—from family stories to mysteries to teen reads. Here's some of our favorite picture book biographies, from inventors and engineers to scientists and artists. The individuals profiled in these captivating read-alouds will inspire young readers (and their grown-ups).
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