School Libraries

ALA Annual at the San Diego Convention Center was filled with breaking news, discussions about the issues that will impact libraries in the future, sharing of resources, and memorable author talks. 

Conservation, intergenerational bonds, joy, concepts of home, and other standout themes in this year’s standout titles.

Share student favorites with us as we report for an upcoming feature, "What Makes for a Great Audiobook?" 

Public library access will be restricted for minors in Lafayette Parish, LA; new laws require changes for librarians in South Carolina and Tennessee; and Crank stays on shelves in Virginia.

As we find ourselves at the midway point of June, amidst the celebrations of Pride Month, it's an opportune time to reflect on the rich tapestry of narratives within the LGBTQIA+ community with 15 noteworthy graphic novels that can help us celebrate Pride this month, and year-round.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against the state's board of education, which wanted to remove books from a district library; proposed Ohio legislation could defund public libraries; Utah to release list of books banned from all public schools; and more news.

The U.S. Court of Appeals issued a partial victory for plaintiffs in the Llano County, TX, case over removing books from the library; parents have filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Board of Education; and a high school graduate tries to give The Handmaid's Tale to her superintendent at graduation.

From a big-city internship to work at the family Laundromat, these books for tweens deliver a range of experiences.