School Libraries

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.

The recently revamped Diverse BookFinder is a ­beneficial collection development ­resource for librarians and educators who are dedicated to encouraging diversity and ­inclusivity in children’s literature.

With the expected attempts to enact the plans defined in Project 2025, librarians must act strategically within their schools, communities, and local and state legislation to ensure the future of libraries. Experts share tactics and advice for the upcoming fight.

Louisiana's highest court vacated the court of appeals ruling in Jones' defamation case against Citizens for a New Louisiana, Michael Lunsford, and Ryan Thames. The case will now go back and be heard in the lower court.

Tired of active shooter drills, censorship attempts, and the overwhelming stress of the job, this school librarian writes about going abroad to revive her love of her job and find a true work/life balance.

At the 2024 SLJ Summit in Raleigh, NC, attendees facilitated conversations with their peers about various topics in school librarianship.