Public Libraries

Creators hone in on previously untold stories and lesser-known figures. Plus: 12 recommended titles.

The authors and founders of Just Us Books reflect on the recent passing of trailblazing Black figures in the kid lit world. 

Share the love of curls, kinks, and coils with these seven books for preschoolers through teenagers.

Has your library joined the movement to eliminate fines for kids and teens? Tell us a little more and help SLJ report on this topic.

Unconventional narrative strategies are becoming more common in informational books. Plus: 17 recommended titles.

Alex Gino issues an apology and new title for their award-winning book, the Obamas are bringing Blackout to Netflix, and a lot of publishing news in this installment of News Bites.

Geared for K–12 teachers and school and public librarians, the July 27 workshop will explore practical ideas for using award-winning books and innovative programming that celebrate the Black experience.

Motivated by the lack of diversity in the books she saw in Little Free Libraries in her Massachusetts hometown, Sarah Kamya set out to add titles by and about Black and brown people to the boxes. Soon she was creating Little Free Diverse Libraries, getting national attention, and setting goals for this project that will continue beyond the pandemic.

Librarians are paying more attention to unconscious racial bias, inclusion, and diversity issues when culling titles and considering collection development, according to School Library Journal's recent survey.