News & Features

Read about a book donation project for students in Uvalde, TX; a plea to Congress from the education community; News Literacy Project's educator and student of the year; and IMLS research on public libraries during the pandemic in this edition of News Bites.

Share these seven titles, with a focus on trans identity, during Pride and all year long.

Advocates for queer young people say support from caring adults is crucial. Here's how librarians are standing up for their students.

Romance, humor, and unrequited love are all at play in these recent works.

Recent and upcoming titles for elementary through YA readers encompassing a range of genres and styles.

A lot of returning faces are headed for the graphic novel shelves, but some of them may still be brand-new to your patrons. Our reviews evaluate each title on its own merits, including a verdict advising whether the title functions as a fresh start or is strictly a continuation.

ALA, the Virginia Association of School Librarians, PEN America, and more speak out against a lawsuit attempting to require parental consent for minors to purchase Gender Queer and A Court of Mist and Fury at Barnes and Noble in Virginia and more in our latest roundup of book censorships attempts around the country.

SLJ shares an exclusive first look and cover reveal for An American Story by Kwame Alexander, which publishes in January 2023. Additionally, we chat with him about the inspiration for the book, his reaction to Dare Coulter's art, and how he envisions the book's use in classrooms and libraries.

In this misinformation age, school libraries are more important than ever, argues a  a Michigan educator.