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A child's first haircut is a big deal—sometimes scary and always exciting. Here are 13 books that can be shared with kids in advance of their first “big chop.”

Almost a year since a fall caused a severe concussion, the Newbery winner and The Ogress and the Orphans author is celebrating being a finalist for the National Book Award in Young People's Literature as she continues her recovery.

These 27 titles about haunted houses, supernatural beings, trick or treating, and more range from sweet to scary and from frightful to delightful. 

The finalists for 2022 National Book Award for Young People's Literature have been announced. Here are their reviews from SLJ.

SLJ speaks with John David Anderson about flawed heroes, writing this ghost story at this moment in time, and how to beat the things that haunt us all.

The free two-day, virtual festival in October will celebrate some of the biggest names in children's literature and share Latinx representation and stories with kids in classrooms across the country.

Two school librarians fielded a study on unrestricted checkout and other aspects of circulation. This is what they learned.

The pop star got to play a rare crystal flute owned by James Madison. “Thank you to the Library of Congress for preserving our history and making history freaking cool!," exclaimed Lizzo from the stage Tuesday at Washington D.C.'s Capitol One Arena.

School librarians ask Pat about possible parental pushback, principal mandates, and political pressure on collections.