News & Features

Mispronouncing a student’s name can have a significant negative impact. Getting it right sends a better, affirming message. 

Today Random House Children’s Books announces the inaugural Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 lists for Labyrinth Road, a new imprint led by Vice President and Editor in Chief Liesa Abrams. SLJ shares the full press release and an exclusive Q&A with Abrams.

In the latest Censorship Roundup, books are coming off the shelves and "safe space" stickers being removed to comply with state legislation; there is one big win for Barnes & Noble (and Maia Kobabe and Sarah J. Maas), but many more battles being fought district by district.

Nana. Amah. Ojiji. They go by many names. The bonds kids have with their grandparents are worth celebrating. Here are 9 titles for this Grandparents' Day that showcase the love between children and older adults.

In the past year, school librarians have faced coordinated, hate-filled censorship campaigns that impact available books and collection development decisions. Here, they share their stories.

These titles about children contemplating their names offer opportunities to discuss family stories and histories, self-esteem, and more. 

Samuels, the former Katy (TX) ISD student who led the student protests against censorship, talks about the fight for intellectual freedom and what Banned Books Week means to them.

High fantasy and detailed world building mark these titles for fans of Lord of the Rings.

Amid threats and hate-fueled protests, performers and allies remain committed to the program.