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The 2021 School Librarian of the Year was recognized for her library advocacy and fight against censorship and book bans.

Erica Sikma explains what led her back to school for her MLIS degree.

Schools can apply for the annual grants aimed at getting math-related titles to students.

The Freedom to Read Project has released a free advocacy guide and workbook; ALA sets date for Youth Media Awards; educators and public librarians can submit proposals for a visit from National Ambassador for Young People’s Literature Mac Barnett; and the National Women's History Museum opens registration for virtual field trips.

Dustin Hensley's project-based learning program has an impact beyond the library walls.

Four former finalists are on this year's list for the prestigious award. 

As educators and authors wait on expected appeals in Penguin Random House v. Gibson, school librarians are in limbo and author Laurie Halse Anderson is "cautiously opimistic."

As my community expands from Library Journal to now include School Library Journal, I am eager to understand more about what you, our SLJ readers, value and how our publications can best support your needs.

Librarians facilitate reading among their peers to get staff and students excited about books.