School Libraries

Educators have many obligations, some of the same, some new ones. That there is more to figure out, more to contend with, more to know, and more unknowns ahead, writes Olugbemisola Rhuday-Perkovich. 

I resist, not necessarily by marching in the street but by staying informed as an educator, colleague, and as a bystander. I question policies and practices that align with doing what we’ve always done just because it’s what we’ve always done.

Follett Book Fairs is closing shop. Thousands of fairs have been cancelled due to the ongoing pandemic, prompting the decision to shutter the business by Follett School Solutions.

Save the date and register to join us “In Community” for a full-day, virtual program on Oct. 28.

Whether readers are looking for an inspirational story about a chef, to get to know Megan Rapinoe, or to nerd out on grammar, the options are there. Plus: six stellar adaptations.

The author of the Schneider Family Book Award-winning novel Show Me a Sign recommends four recent releases.

The Georgia high school librarian and Read Woke columnist is one of 50 educators from around the world who are up for the $1 million honor.

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

I was vilified for criticizing the Dewey Decimal system. We librarians need to stop perpetuating its systemic racism in our libraries.