School Libraries

Award-winning authors and illustrators whose books center Black history discuss how they delve into research to tell powerful stories. With Carole Boston Weatherford, Lesa Cline-Ransome, Amina Luqman-Dawson, and James E. Ransome. 

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

Because of Florida legislators who support the “Don’t Say Gay” law and book banning, some school librarians objected to the location. AASL president Kathy Lester says having the conference there means standing with local librarians.

With misinformation posing "a threat to our democracy,” panelists lobbied for news literacy to be “embedded in the American education system” and suggested lessons. 

From creating SEL book displays to leading nature outings that help heal historical trauma, SLJ Summit panelists described ways they support students. 

With the pandemic and Black Lives Matter center stage in our lives, effective teaching must keep evolving. These six professional reading recommendations will help.

Do you feel equipped to speak about race and antiracism with students? Take our mini poll and help contribute to SLJ's reporting. 

These free and affordable learning options allow library professionals to follow their interests and dig deeper into new approaches.