Former ALA president Cindy Hohl and Printz-winning author Angeline Boulley discuss Sisters in the Wind, the foster system, and self-care.
The YA author shares how laughter through tears is a survival tactic employed by her protagonists—and Indigenous people—to get through difficult times.
The Arkansas district instructed staff on how to block student access to 50 titles; the Alabama Public Library board wants to ban books that “positively” depict trans lives; Texas district reopens school libraries; and more.
Comic Book Legal Defense Fund interim director Jeff Trexler spoke with SLJ about the Texas House Bill 900 court decision and what comes next in this case, which has been appealed, and the larger battle for intellectual freedom.
Native American Heritage Month, celebrated in November, celebrates the rich histories, cultures, achievements, and stories of Indigenous peoples across the United States. Share these four YA titles, all with Indigenous protagonists, with young readers in time for NAHM and anytime during the year.
In this exclusive interview, J. Elle talks with SLJ about fantasy inspiring young adults' imaginations, how both she and her main character have grown over the course of three books, and what she hopes readers will take away from her trilogy.
A program that brings school librarians together over Zoom to share ideas and support one another has helped collection development.
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