School Libraries

Modeled after our long-standing supplement Series Made Simple, the new publication will cover 500 titles in series fiction.

UPDATE: The School District of Philadelphia has received a nearly $150,000 IMLS grant. The district plans to hire a district director of library science, who will work with the Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians to build a pipeline for new certified school librarians in Philly and create a five-year plan to restore its school librarian positions, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Iowa schools will start the year without some books in the libraries and classrooms; titles removed from schools in Texas, Colorado, and Indiana; angry accusations and arguing over book banning mar Florida county school board meeting; judge orders Alaskan district to return books to the shelves.

The ‘Librarian’ episode, and these eight books, show the power of school libraries and the vital importance of defending them.

What would Crockett Johnson think of the new movie adaptation of Harold and the Purple Crayon? His biographer weighs in.

Judy Blume's Forever and six titles from Sarah J. Maas are among the books removed from all Utah schools; group files lawsuit against Idaho library law; authors and educators write letter to Florida governor; and more.

Music and sound effects can elevate an audiobook, but an authentic narrator is what makes for a stellar listening experience, librarians and industry experts say. 

Empathetic rapport, masterful pacing, pitch-perfect accents—it's all in a day's work for the top-notch talents behind audiobooks including "Horrible Harry," The Hate U Give, No Kimchi for Me!, All American Boys, and others.

Physical books that play narration can increase students' reading confidence. Parents also like the format as an alternative to digital devices.