School Libraries

As the wildfires continue to rage in Los Angeles County, these organizations are collecting donations to help those impacted by the disaster.

Seek-and-finds, stories about escape challenges, and other engaging titles. 

Combat winter doldrums with group jigsaws, mindteasers, and more.

An author proposes a simple standard for representing climate reality in books for children and teens.

Oklahoma and New Hampshire legislators file bills to monitor library materials and promote parental rights, while a New Mexico lawmaker moves to protect librarians.

As librarians prepare to celebrate Black History Month this February, the events of the last few years underscore the significance of this occasion. Honoring the achievements of Black Americans bolsters the self-esteem of Black youth and can empower them to excel in school. Here are some notable books for teaching and celebrating Black culture and history.

From ready reference to encyclopedias, these titles will spark curiosity in baseball, ancient times, and dragons, while also providing research resources on Black women's history and space travel.

The 2021 School Librarian of the Year reflects on a busy year and promises to keep fighting censorship attempts and anti-library legislation in 2025.

SLJ spoke with Nicholas Espiritu of the National Immigration Law Center about students' rights and how educators and administrators can support and protect children at their schools.