Diverse Books

Author and educator Torrey Maldonado has once again asked his industry friends why  Juneteenth matters.

Taking measures such as conducting a diversity audit and spotlighting joyful, diverse characters will ensure that story time recognizes all participants. 

Inspired by books, Georgia students and school librarians take action to promote empathy, inclusion, and community engagement in this new initiative from Cicely Lewis.  

June is National Caribbean American Heritage Month. Here are some titles by Caribbean American authors and titles infused with Caribbean American culture to share with young readers.

Juneteenth, the commemoration of the ending of slavery in the U.S., was established as a national holiday in 2021. Share these seven titles with young readers to help them understand the history of the June 19th holiday.

Share these seven titles, with a focus on trans identity, during Pride and all year long.

Recent and upcoming titles for elementary through YA readers encompassing a range of genres and styles.

ALA, the Virginia Association of School Librarians, PEN America, and more speak out against a lawsuit attempting to require parental consent for minors to purchase Gender Queer and A Court of Mist and Fury at Barnes and Noble in Virginia and more in our latest roundup of book censorships attempts around the country.

SLJ shares an exclusive first look and cover reveal for An American Story by Kwame Alexander, which publishes in January 2023. Additionally, we chat with him about the inspiration for the book, his reaction to Dare Coulter's art, and how he envisions the book's use in classrooms and libraries.