School Libraries

As adults try to pull books from school library shelves across the country, students are responding with book clubs centered on the challenged titles.

Graphic novel authors Kim Hyun Sook and Ryan Estrada, who wrote about Kim's experience in a banned book club in South Korea in the 1980s, now find their book relevant to U.S. students.

Recent censorship developments include a decision to keep the Bible in the library and classrooms at a Kansas high school, and the removal and review of the Epic! digital library app because of a concern over An ABC of Equality and other titles.

The award-winning graphic novelist squares off against a student superfan in this all-new episode of the online game show. 

SLJ asked school librarians: What is your No. 1 priority? What do you hope will change before next School Library Month? What is your one wish for school libraries?

From "A Fuse #8 Production," "Good Comics for Kids," and "The Yarn" to "Teen Librarian Toolbox," "100 Scope Notes," and "Heavy Medal"—the blogs have been rebuilt toward better usability.

Nine titles to use with teens to teach writing, research, and more.

Reader feedback on our award winner, reading comprehension, and a book review. 

Once again books with LGBTQIA+ characters and themes are the most challenged titles across the country.