Opinion

Increasing book access for young people boosts their chances for both personal and academic success. Donalyn Miller identifies common obstacles in schools and libraries, along with advice on how to reduce the negative impact on young readers.

A principal’s effort to limit student speech comes every January.

Advice from the "Book Whisperer," along with recommended titles to sustain the enthusiasm of young readers.

Author Kate Messner argues that "shining a light on science, on history, on injustice, and representation is work we all should have been doing all along. And it’s work that will need to continue long after someone else is leading the nation."

Middle grade author David Bowles makes the case that all writing—especially that which upholds and does not challenge the status quo—is inherently political. 

Best wishes to SLJ's reviews managing editor in her next chapter. 

From the best in books for children and teens to stirring stories of inspiring individuals,  these were the most viewed stories on SLJ.

Black people have always been called monkeys, intentionally or not.

The collaboration between Hartford (CT) Public Schools and the Hartford Public LIbrary boosts access to learning.