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A school librarian provides information and tips for completing the National Board Certification process, which goes beyond what states require of educators and bills itself as the “gold standard.”

Characters in these books, including a few classics, are comfortable being different from others and engage with their world in nontraditional ways.

From Brooklyn, NY to the West Coast, librarians are taking the lead on climate change education.

From petting zoos to field trips, these initiatives forge strong ties with communities.

SLJ's most viewed coverage of book banning and censorship, which remained front and center in 2023.

Librarians cite flexibility, close attention, and other reasons for working with smaller bookstores. 

A school librarian participated in a Human Library event and answered questions about her identity. Here's what she experienced.

Moms for Liberty has waged war on public education and democratic values, leveraging fear and disinformation. There are steps to take, including exercising your own First Amendment rights to uphold a just and equitable society.

On the occasion of receiving the 2023 Margaret A. Edwards Award honoring his significant and lasting contribution to writing for teens, Jason Reynolds took the reins on SLJ's Instagram. Here's the full AMA, your feel-good watch of the day.