For more than 40 years, School Library Month has been a rallying point for communicating the value that school librarians and school libraries bring to their communities.

Rutherford County Library System director Luanne James said that relocating the books would violate the First Amendment rights of county residents and compromise her professional obligations. And more in censorship news.

Alexandra Cornejo turns the challenges of these times into opportunities

Baltimore middle school library media specialist Stacey Nunn has made an impact at the local, state, and national level.

Shawnee (OK) Middle School librarian Cherity Pennington is a tireless and creative collaborator.

The librarian at Harlingen (TX) School for Health Professions is turning these challenging times into an opportunity to better serve her students and peers.

Meet Jake Spooky. He’s a shy, punk-rockin' ghost who has some strange and mysterious powers bubbling just below the surface. Things can get a little bit...WEIRD in Jake's world. Luckily, his roommates, the TV-headed Brand-o and Quincy the cat, help keep things under control—most of the time.

As the United States prepares to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 2026, publishers are meeting the moment with books that teach students about the ideals the country was founded on—and the people and moments that were pivotal to its formation.

For the eighth-year running, SLJ hosted a full-day celebration on March 5 of the authors and creators who bring unforgettable stories to readers ages 8–12. The attendees, a mix of school and public librarians, got a first look at some of the most highly anticipated new releases for young readers.