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A couple of summers ago I was invited to visit New Zealand and speak at the SLANZA Conference. I will never forget the warm welcome, the energy, and the passion of the librarians I met in Auckland.  While I was there I toured the National Library of New Zealand and had the pleasure of meeting [...]

Check out SLJ’s March DVD and audio reviews, including 13 starred reviews. There are some great titles to use in the classroom and for kids to peruse during spring break.

"I want to be a filmmaker that is able to capture what my generation thinks, how they act, and what they ultimately stand for." -Andrew Jenks

This program arms students with the information they need to make smart dietary choices. Read why SLJ thinks that it's an excellent choice for high school health classes

After 75 years, Dr. Seuss's stories still resonate with kids— in both print and digital formats.

The thrilling conclusion the Keepers Trilogy, a fantasy adventure series, is not be missed. Read why the audiobook version is SLJ's Pick of the Day.

The search for the next big film franchise usually begins with a beloved book or series, and film producers are continually eyeing the publishing world for inspiration. In fact, 2013 already promises a packed calendar of book-related film projects based on popular kid and young adult titles. Check out this roundup of releases that will have your students and patrons heading to the theater—and, hopefully, to bookshelves as well.

Teenagers feel uncomfortable with the foreign setting, the emphasis on character and plot development. Yet, as students become engrossed in the story, they surrender to the “foreignness”...

This effective and valuable program explains how to read nutrition labels on food packaging, and is a solid purchase for health curricula at the junior and senior high school levels.