School Libraries

A team of librarians and academics identifies different kinds of counting books and recommends titles and read-aloud strategies for each. 

The most viewed stories: recommended titles for the return to the classroom, fiction and nonfiction, and ways to make books available in a time of rampant censorship. Meanwhile, M.T. Anderson calls us to what counts: love. 

Hand these just-scary-enough stories to kids taken with the new movie based on the iconic Disney World ride. 

Our top stories of the week address thoughtful depiction of disability in books for kids and the latest news in censorship, including taking a stand against it.

Check out reviews of recent Spider-Man books; hear what Jason Reynolds has to say about Miles Morales; and learn more about the complex world of superhero publishing.

The author/illustrator describes his inspiration for this story about a mother fox making her way across an autumnal landscape to get home to her kits.

Thoughtful, accurate visual portrayals of disabilities characterize these 2023 releases.

Characters in these books embrace classical music, a trip to Paris, and resort life.

The long history of superhero comics means there is a bewildering array of characters and storylines. Where should a new reader start? Here's what you need to know.