School Libraries

Authors discussed their experience with soft censorship at “Not-Quite-Banned: Combating the Invisible Censorship of LGBTQIA+ Stories,” an ALA Midwinter panel. 

Hand these witty, romantic, and action-packed titles to students excited about these new movies and shows. 

Our page dedicated to the 2020 Youth Media Awards includes exclusive SLJ content about books in all YMA and affiliate award categories. 

It was a big day for graphic novels, with award recognition far beyond Jerry Craft's Newbery win for New Kid.

It was a big day for Kadir Nelson and The Undefeated. The illustrator won the Caldecott Medal for the book, written by Kwame Alexander, as well as the Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award and a Newbery Honor.

These fiction and nonfiction titles nourish the body, soul, and imagination.

Many young people don't know what the Holocaust is. To help, here is a sampling of titles recommended by the Sydney Taylor Book Award Committee.

When school librarian Lisa Egan was offered a visit from movie stars to help her connect with students and generate interest in her library, she jumped at the chance and hosted a Q&A with Greta Gerwig, director of the film "Little Women," and its stars, Saoirse Ronan, Florence Pugh, and Eliza Scanlen. 

A bookmobile staffed by teen volunteers gives away high-demand YA titles to low-income students or those who are in foster care or experiencing homelessness.