Public Libraries

Librarians pitch current favorites, from breathtaking escape stories to heartwarming yarns. 

Used in concert with traditional teaching methods, these resources for creation, instruction, research, and grading can make learning more dynamic.

A reader tries to make sense of book banning legislation and more.

School Library Journal (SLJ) is pleased to welcome a new blog by Edith Campbell. “Pearl’s & Ruby’s” debuts this month.

Modeled after our long-standing supplement Series Made Simple, the new publication will cover 500 titles in series fiction.

Iowa schools will start the year without some books in the libraries and classrooms; titles removed from schools in Texas, Colorado, and Indiana; angry accusations and arguing over book banning mar Florida county school board meeting; judge orders Alaskan district to return books to the shelves.

The ‘Librarian’ episode, and these eight books, show the power of school libraries and the vital importance of defending them.

Offer registration help to caregivers, add voting activities to engage children and adults, and share these age-appropriate books about civic engagement. 

Judy Blume's Forever and six titles from Sarah J. Maas are among the books removed from all Utah schools; group files lawsuit against Idaho library law; authors and educators write letter to Florida governor; and more.