Public Libraries

By expanding what a collection can include, some librarians create spaces that inspire curiosity and address equity issues in their schools.

The Dewey Decimal System is in many ways an outdated mess,  and many of its flaws are more insidious than examples of old-fashioned conventions.

Here's how school and public libraries moved away from the Dewey Decimal Classification System to serve their students and communities better.

Many titles have been published this year to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing. This curated list provides digital resources and books recommended for elementary and middle grade readers.

The record-setting game show winner and library supporter credits children’s books for his vast knowledge.

Waking up to the sounds of birds chirping has me thinking about placing an order for my school's elementary bird study. Here are some of the titles on my list.

Before we tune in to the Youth Media Awards on January 28, we’d like to focus on a handful of outliers that perhaps lack the broad consensus-building qualities of previously highlighted titles but are just as impressive.

How do the dynamics of power shift when women are in charge? These YA novels—ranging from epic fantasy to contemporary thriller with a historical twist—tackle that question and more.

In anticipation of our coverage of Black History Month, add these selections about historical figures with big dreams, from board books to YA memoirs, to your collection and display year-round.