School Libraries

The pandemic has significantly impacted school library budgets and spending this year. Here's what has changed.

Educators and library advocates celebrated the signing of a bill that will bring record funding to support their needs.

Presenting the average book prices for 2020–2021 to date, produced annually by SLJ in partnership with Follett and Baker & Taylor. 

The children's literature world was shocked by the unexpected death of author Kathleen Krull, who had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Also in this edition of News Bites, Ibram X. Kendi makes a deal with Netflix; opportunities for funding; and more.

President-elect Joe Biden's plans include tripling Title I funding, getting mental health professionals into all schools, and helping teachers pay off college loans.

The survey showed school librarians using creative approaches to deliver superior library services, leading on tech innovation, collaborating with colleagues, and strengthening relationships with students.

A crash course on the ebook purchasing and vendor landscape.

As budgets tighten, don't miss the opportunity to apply for funding.

Applications are being accepted for a new NatGeo program to fund innovative educators finding solutions during remote and hybrid learning.