The U.S. ranks second in the world for the most Spanish speakers, after Mexico. With shortages of bilingual teachers reported nationwide, librarians and publishers consider meeting an acute need.
Characters in these books, including a few classics, are comfortable being different from others and engage with their world in nontraditional ways.
From Brooklyn, NY to the West Coast, librarians are taking the lead on climate change education.
“Reasons to Love Libraries” is a yearlong editorial project and campaign to engage the public in reflecting on libraries to reveal their impact on people and communities.
Leading our most viewed posts of the week, a deeply personal appreciation by SLJ’s Kimberly Fakih of the Sydney Taylor classic. Meanwhile, our 2023 profile of Mychal Threets made the rounds, as the much-loved ambassador of libraries departed the Fairfield (CA) Civic Center Library March 1.
The average book prices are produced annually by SLJ in partnership with Follett and Baker & Taylor.
The Black Caucus of the American Library Association, Inc. and School Library Journal announce the 2024 Children & Youth Literary Awards, which celebrate the diversity of the Black experience.
Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians will share the history, impact, and current state of black librarianship.
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