School Libraries

For the fourth year in a row, the proposed federal budget calls for defunding IMLS and makes cuts to education spending as well. Library advocates and educators are being asked once again to speak out to protect the funding.

Tips for self-care can be useful but are not always practical. So proactive administrations and public library management are taking steps to support their stressed-out staff.

Nine tech-forward librarians name their favorite digital tools. 

Hi-lo books, graphic novels, and relevant narratives connect striving readers with books that engage them and boost literacy. 

The more we can “prove” our worth, the more librarians will be seen as an important partner in schools. 

Increasing book access for young people boosts their chances for both personal and academic success. Donalyn Miller identifies common obstacles in schools and libraries, along with advice on how to reduce the negative impact on young readers.

The picture book prize is awarded by the Cooperative Children's Book Center, a library of the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.

It's more than just a day. Educators planned activities throughout the week, as teachers and school librarians changed schedules to prioritize and celebrate reading aloud.

News looks different depending on the device it's viewed on. Educators need to address that, say Jennifer LaGarde and Darren Hudgins in the first article in a series on news literacy.