Diversity

Librarian Cicely Lewis, whose new column debuts in SLJ in March, was recognized by YALSA for her Read Woke initiative.

Nationwide, an increasing number of students are the first in their families to pursue higher education. A common theme: mentors and a support system.

The creator of a mobile library serving children in Afghanistan, a middle school teacher-designer of a social justice course in West Philadelphia, and #1000BlackGirlBooks founder Marley Dias were named to the International Literacy Association’s “30 Under 30” list.

When it comes to teachable ­moments, nothing beats commemorative dates. 

These high school students created a wide-ranging cultural event with visiting college representatives, crafts, poetry, dance, and more. 

Wondering what happened in Texas, where they wanted to bump Hillary Clinton and Helen Keller from the curriculum? Still waiting for the AR Harry Potter game we wrote about months ago? We've got you covered with news about past articles.

Famed actor and activist George Takei will kick off School Library Journal’s annual Summit. This year’s theme: Making “good trouble.”

Event planned for Lafayette (LA) Public Library will not go on as scheduled.

Research shows that from infancy, children categorize visual attributes and assign meaning to them. If we don’t talk about race from a young age, we miss a critical window.