Books & Media

In this exclusive interview, J. Elle talks with SLJ about fantasy inspiring young adults' imaginations, how both she and her main character have grown over the course of three books, and what she hopes readers will take away from her trilogy.

A program that brings school librarians together over Zoom to share ideas and support one another has helped collection development.

A district court judge said removing the picture book about two male penguins raising a penguin chick did not violate the authors’ or students’ First Amendment rights; the South Carolina Association of School Librarians filed suit against the state superintendent; and more in censorship news this Banned Books Week.

The five titles honored by the National Book Foundation include three novels in verse.

Iris Mogul talks with Banned Books Week Honorary Chair George Takei, as well as other youth advocates as part of Banned Books Week 2025 events.

PEN America released data for the 2024–25 school year, with more than 6,800 instances of book bans in districts across the country.

Take the next four (or more!) minutes to read an exclusive interview with Amber McBride about The Leaving Room, her latest novel in verse for young adults.

The Discovery Fair will feature STEAM titles and science kits and will be available starting in January

Celebrate the Day of the Dead with these colorful, educational, and fun titles for young readers.