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A Newly Minted School Librarian Starts Her Career—in Nigeria

A Newly Minted School Librarian Starts Her Career—in Nigeria
Kate Davis,  Oct 04, 2017
Kate Davis received her MLS in March and has started her first experience as a librarian at the American International School of Abuja in Nigeria.
Time Is Ticking: Susie Jaramillo on the Day of the Dead

Time Is Ticking: Susie Jaramillo on the Day of the Dead
Susie Jaramillo,  Oct 02, 2017
The author/illustrator/publisher Susie Jaramillo and creator of the acclaimed “Canticos” books talks about what inspired her latest bilingual, foldout, lift-the-flap board book, Little Skeletons/Esqueletitos.
10 Diverse YA Fantasy & Sci-Fi Titles | SLJ Spotlight

10 Diverse YA Fantasy & Sci-Fi Titles | SLJ Spotlight
Shelley Diaz,  Sep 21, 2017
Ten new sci-fi and fantasy books featuring a diverse range of leading characters, including sequels to Traci Chee's and Daniel José Older's YA debuts.
9 Bilingual and Latinx Books for Young Animal Lovers

9 Bilingual and Latinx Books for Young Animal Lovers
Lucía Acosta,  Sep 18, 2017
This past year has seen a ­number of Latinx-themed works with animal characters. Fictional, informational, funny, ­serious, sweet, and thought-provoking, here are some of the best.
DACA's Fate Still Uncertain, Librarians Reach Out to Dreamers, Offering Resources and Safeguarding Student Information

DACA's Fate Still Uncertain, Librarians Reach Out to Dreamers, Offering Resources and Safeguarding Student Information
Lauren Barack,  Sep 14, 2017
School librarians find ways to support to undocumented students and their families.
2017 Flame Con Celebrates Queer Heroes and Representation in YA Lit

2017 Flame Con Celebrates Queer Heroes and Representation in YA Lit
Ashleigh Williams,  Sep 13, 2017
Year three of the increasingly popular Flame Con, known colloquially as "queer Comic Con," offered an excellent array of programming at the bustling New York Marriott at the Brooklyn Bridge from August 19–20.
Wonder 2017: Exploding the Canon

Wonder 2017: Exploding the Canon
Lori Henderson | Blogs,  Sep 13, 2017
Everyone loves the classics; that is why they are classics! However, there is nothing wrong with a little something new. This panel explores high-interest texts and mediums to engage readers deeply across standards, disciplines, nations, and worlds. The world is moving into the 21st century. Shouldn’t your reading list go with it? Keep your big […]
23 YA and Middle Grade Books To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

23 YA and Middle Grade Books To Honor Hispanic Heritage Month
Della Farrell,  Sep 13, 2017
A mix of fiction and nonfiction titles from such stellar talents as Daniel José Older and Margarita Engle. And, as a bonus, professional reading picks for those serving Latinx communities.
Erika L. Sánchez On Unlikable WOC Protagonists and

Erika L. Sánchez On Unlikable WOC Protagonists and "I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter"
Shelley Diaz,  Sep 12, 2017
Sánchez, who will be featured at SLJ’s first-ever Day of Dialog Brooklyn on Friday, September 15, talks about her path to publication, feminism, and why characters of color should be allowed to mess up just like anyone else.
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