School Libraries

While there is no substitute for comprehensive mental health care treatment, many young readers may discover comfort, validation, and the strength to ask for help in the pages of these books. 

The graphic novelist and former National Ambassador for Young People's Literature tests his knowledge against a middle school contestant in this all-new episode of the game show. 

Alongside a national rise in censorship, we've received queries about our review process. For readers experiencing a challenge to a book or anticipating one, SLJ reviews editor Shelley Diaz and a panel covered the ins and outs of what we do.  

The National Women's History Museum, National Education Association, Anti-Defamation League, and various federal institutions offer free resources, including lesson plans, for Women's History Month.

In his speech, President Biden spoke of a need to help youth with mental health and learning issues caused by the pandemic. The White House released details of the plans for funding and support.

An elementary librarian feels unprepared for challenges; a Texas librarian is told to purge titles; a principal forbids students to write to their governor protesting book removal push.

The two challenged titles will remain in the library, but will have content labels, at Waltham (MA) High School; school board members move books, require parental purchase at Scholastic Book Fair in Minnesota; and more in SLJ's latest look at censorship attempts across the country.

Presenting the average book prices for 2021-2022-to-date, produced annually by SLJ in partnership with Follett and Baker & Taylor. 

Superheroes and alternate dimensions disrupt everyday life in these rollicking books for readers grade 4 and up.