Diversity
The boys in Karen Yingling's library balked at reading so-called "girl" books until she enlisted some eighth grade helpers who challenged gender assumptions during "Boys Read Pink" month.
Read-and-greet evening programs and home visits with culturally relevant books are some of the efforts librarians are making to bring families of English Language Learners into the school community.
Whether nonfiction or novels, these selections highlight the stories of girls and young women who grapple with their sexuality, deal with issues such as immigration and sexism, and consider their own identities.
Publisher’s description A new kind of big-hearted novel about being seen for who you really are. Amanda Hardy is the new girl in school. Like anyone else, all she wants is to make friends and fit in. But Amanda is keeping a secret, and she’s determined not to get too close to anyone. But when […]
When I’m reviewing books for professional publications, I stay quiet about them on social media. I’m always really excited once a review comes out to be able to talk about the book, finally! Here’s one of my most recent reviews, which originally appeared in the April 2016 issue of School Library Journal. Gr 9 Up–-Only David Piper’s […]
Inspired by the record-breaking Broadway musical, this librarian gets kids rapping, listening, and learning American history.
We examine debut authors whose works have unique perspectives on culture, from Mona Awad's 13 Ways of Looking at a Fat girl, a novel comprised of short stories that take on fat-shaming, to Kaitlyn Greenidge's We Love You, Charlie Freeman a rich and complex work about an African American family teaching a chimpanzee sign-language.
ALSC president Andrew Medlar details reasons for cancelling the 2016 Institute in North Carolina, the costs incurred, and how ALSC will make sure the educational experience isn't lost.
SLJ caught up with Roshani Chokshi to chat about her inspiration for The Star-Touched Queen, life as a first-time novelist, and what she’s working on next.
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