Ideas

Medical doctor and international policymaker Alaa Murabit kicked off the SLJ  Leadership Summit on Saturday with a challenge: find a way to translate their work in a way that compels the public and people in power to support libraries.

Sports-themed titles to empower all young readers.

While decorative banned books displays draw attention to censorship, there's a deeper opportunity for meaningful conversation about the issues.

How does an SLJ cover come together? Read and see what happened to create the cover of the September issue with illustrator Thomas Pitilli. And watch Pitilli's process video for even more insight. 

Inspired and informed by her academic peers, a K-12 school librarian rethinks her entire approach to college readiness.

Here's an information literacy action plan to support college-bound students.

Public library program builds relationships and understanding of issues.

Self-care does not replace institutional care. Leaders must address the toll that stress can take on staff.

In Sing a Rhythm, Dance a Blues: Education for the Liberation of Black and Brown Girls, Monique W. Morris centers the experience of these marginalized girls and highlights the actions of some educators and community members around the country who are making a positive difference in the students' lives.