Twenty-four percent of school librarians have been harassed this past year over books or displays in their library. That’s according to a recent SLJ survey, which found the rate even higher among high school librarians, 30 percent of whom have experienced harassment.

School librarians in 2023 are more likely to decline purchasing certain titles based on the content of those books, according to SLJ's survey. The number of high school librarians naming sexual content has increased significantly, from 60% in 2022 to 75% in 2023.

The Nation's Report Card shows scores on the reading and math assessments of 13-year-olds dropped four and seven points, respectively, compared to 2020.

More librarians find their work challenging, but most still love what they do, the latest LJ/SLJ Survey shows.

In the past year, school librarians have faced coordinated, hate-filled censorship campaigns that impact available books and collection development decisions. Here, they share their stories.

No Boundaries creators Clare Fieseler and Gabby Salazar discuss process, persistence, and inspiring the next generation to chase their biggest dreams.

Literacy development depends on many factors, including access to learning that helps students crack the alphabetic code, their community's ability to meet social-emotional needs, and engaging curriculum. 

Now is the time—while the world strives to emerge from a devastating global pandemic—to meet middle grade readers wherever they are in their educational journey at a history-making moment. 

The online resource from NYPL's Schomburg Center archives Black history, culture, movements, and experiences.