Industry News

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.

How successful have publishers been in their efforts to diversify the industry over the last four years? Find out where strides have been made and where more work needs to be done.

It’s a good moment for new women’s history books—and also a good time for librarians to cull outdated titles. 

The National Council for History Education suggests these resources to help prepare lessons and discussions focusing on the lives and contributions of women throughout history.

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.

SLJ creative director Mark Tuchman remembers the intimidation, joy, and honor of working with the legendary Jules Feiffer on SLJ's 50th anniversary issue.

Walnut Grove Elementary School librarian Holly Whitt and third grade classroom teacher Lori Alexander created their own professional development program to meet their students needs. The pair financed the program through a grant from Fund for Teachers.

Are You a Librarian: The Untold Story of Black Librarians will share the history, impact, and current state of black librarianship.