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Like the wooden puppet, protagonists of these middle grade selections seek family bonds, learn to love, and find out what it means to be human.

Chills, thrills, and heart infuse these four elementary and middle grade selections featuring goblins, monsters, and more. 

National Twin Day is December 18, and these 10 books featuring twins—from princesses to mediums to teens and tweens coming-of-age in contemporary and historical settings—are perfect to hand to readers.

Because of Florida legislators who support the “Don’t Say Gay” law and book banning, some school librarians objected to the location. AASL president Kathy Lester says having the conference there means standing with local librarians.

"Welcome to one of the more hope-filled, albeit cautious, Asian Pacific American (APA) Heritage Months in recent history," stated Terry Hong in our May 2022 cover story.

The Tuscaloosa City (AL) Schools superintendent fielded questions from SLJ Summit attendees during a Town Hall event.

These organizers are leading the way in their local areas and have advice for those who want to join the fight.