School Library Journal

Join us July 25th for our fourth annual SLJ Picture Book Palooza, an all-day, free virtual celebration of authors and artists from around the world, who bring picture books to life with their extraordinary art. Register for a day dedicated to their craft and hard work, with a schedule that includes keynotes, author panels, and illustrator spotlights with visionary creators.

"Kooky that we haven’t done this one yet? You betcha. It’s well known nationwide, been turned into lots of stage plays, and is generally a book that should be right up our alley. In the pantheon of heroic librarian books, where does this particular book fall out?" Fuse 8 n’ Kate: Tomás and the Library Lady by Pat Mora, ill. Raúl Colón

Creators are never so ambitious than when they want to get the facts into the hands of young readers. Here is our list of outstanding nonfiction books from the first part of 2024. "40 Essential Nonfiction Picture Books | SLJ 2024 Stars So Far" #SLJStars #starredreviews #nonfiction

School Library Journal editor in chief Kathy Ishizuka has announced significant changes in the reviews department. Shelley Diaz has been named reviews editor and Kimberly Fakih, executive editor, reviews.

From graphic novels centering underrepresented perspectives to charming rom-coms and nonfiction about climate change, these summer reading selections will inspire young adults to make positive change in their communities—and themselves.

“Reasons to Love ­Libraries” from School Library Journal and Library Journal and sponsored by OverDrive, is a yearlong project and c­ampaign to engage the public in reflecting on libraries and their impact. Telling the story of libraries has been our business for decades. In the face of disinformation and social media hot takes targeting these institutions, we invite you to contribute your thoughts about libraries, which could reflect your own experience, or what libraries mean to your community or the broader culture. Share the library joy on social media with the hashtag #ReasonstoLoveLibraries. Downloadable assets for Instagram, Facebook, and X, below, along with RTLL Canva templates. https://lnkd.in/eEx9w2-V

Neal Shusterman received the 2024 Margaret A. Edwards Award, which honors an author "for significant and lasting contribution to young adult literature." The annual award is administered by the Young Adult Library Services Association and sponsored by School Library Journal. Here is his acceptance address, delivered June 30 at the ALA Annual conference held in San Diego.

Zelda fans know, "It's dangerous to go alone!" Here are 6 multiplayer video games to add to your collection for building community in the library and at home. #videogames #multiplayer

One in four of Wisconsin's districts fielded inquiries about books or formal requests to remove them since 2020, according to a Wisconsin Watch review of records obtained from all but two of the state’s 421 public school districts. Many requests came from organized conservative groups and politicians rather than organic requests from parents concerned about required reading. In several cases, the school district didn’t even own the books someone wanted to remove. Our latest censorship roundup. https://lnkd.in/eavdMcUY

Let's jump in the wayback machine and go to 2018!