School Libraries

As climate learning shifts to climate action, libraries are uniquely positioned to participate in a big way.

Hand these books to tweens and teens who love Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. 

Ellen Oh's keynote address at the 2022 SLJ Summit extolled the impact of school librarians, the power of books, and the need to keep fighting against censorship attempts.

At the SLJ Summit in Minneapolis, school librarians came together to discuss books, censorship, and mental health, as well as to offer one another support, new ideas, motivation, and inspiration as the advocacy fight continues.

New Jersey high school librarian Martha Hickson is the NCAC's 2022 recipient of the Judith Krug Outstanding Librarian Award.

A school librarian worries about a vocal parent; a public librarian shares concerns about possible challenges; and a trans student takes on the school board.

Districts in South Carolina, Michigan, and Iowa remove books, while Florida requires elementary schools to post all available library materials, books in classrooms, and reading lists in the latest Censorship Roundup.

Jones won't give up the fight, even after a judge ruled against her in a civil case against those who launched personal attacks against her after she spoke at a public library meeting. 

The timing of the Winter Reading Challenge plays a key role in student success. With schools closed from late December to early January, the challenge motivates students to focus on daily reading both while school is out and once they return.