Elementary

Collier County, FL, has added a "parent advisory" notice to more than 100 books in school libraries, and more LGBTQIA+ titles are being removed from districts across the country in the latest Censorship Roundup.

This roundup includes picture books for older readers, works that celebrate family and friendship, and inspirational tales for children that you'll want to add to your Spanish-language collections.

These 10 Spanish-language and bilingual early readers are perfect for early elementary kids starting to read independently.

School Library Journal has proudly partnered with We Are Kid Lit Collective to share and promote the group's annual summer reading recommendations. Check out their 28 picture book selections. A PDF of the full list is also available for download.

School Library Journal has proudly partnered with We Are Kid Lit Collective to share and promote the group's annual summer reading recommendations. These 18 beginning readers and chapter books are just right for kids starting to read on their own. A PDF of the full list is also available for download.

Hope Larson, Rebecca Mock, and Shing Yin Khor among the creators honored at the annual awards for the comics industry.

The most important day in any kid’s calendar is their birthday, and it’s no wonder. Presents, cake, and family and friends are just some of the elements that make each birthday the best day ever! These seven titles are perfect as gifts for the child of the hour or in anticipation of the big day.

Snacking shrews and curious mammoths—not your typical guides for learning math concepts. But that’s the magic of David Macaulay. The award-winning author and illustrator keynoted SLJ's Picture Book Palooza.

Hand these picture books, nonfiction, and transitional titles to children looking forward to Shark Week, or to those who enjoy all things shark-related.