Andrew Bauld

Authors and industry experts discuss the closing of Algonquin Young Readers and the impact of three kid lit imprints lost in the last 15 months.

While book bans and other efforts to curtail free expression in schools have made headlines, canceled visits have gone relatively unmarked. SLJ spoke with authors about their experiences. 

School librarians can be a vital resource, helping students and families research prospective schools, find financial aid and scholarship opportunities, and learn about possible future careers.

UPDATE: The School District of Philadelphia has received a nearly $150,000 IMLS grant. The district plans to hire a district director of library science, who will work with the Philadelphia Alliance to Restore School Librarians to build a pipeline for new certified school librarians in Philly and create a five-year plan to restore its school librarian positions, reports the Philadelphia Inquirer.

Music and sound effects can elevate an audiobook, but an authentic narrator is what makes for a stellar listening experience, librarians and industry experts say. 

Physical books that play narration can increase students' reading confidence. Parents also like the format as an alternative to digital devices.

Fearing book removal or losing their jobs, library professionals conceal bare butts and other exposed body parts in picture books.

From Brooklyn, NY to the West Coast, librarians are taking the lead on climate change education.

Amanda Chacon ensures a relevant, engaging collection and a welcoming library for her predominantly bilingual students and their families.