23+ hour, 48+ min ago  (557+ words) The Trump administration withdrew its appeal in a win for libraries, but released a 2027 proposed federal budget that once again seeks to defund IMLS. A federal judge ultimately blocked the executive order, and on April 6, the Trump Administration withdrew its…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago  (118+ words) The lazy, hazy days of summer are the perfect time to tackle a list of "always wanted to" dos. Here, Rani puts together a lofty summer checklist that includes a'coveted research internship and taking her driving test, while president's daughter'Abby…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago  (395+ words) The winner of the 2024 National Book Award for Young People's Literature shares the power of poetry and novels in verse. When I first step into a school for an author visit, I am so excited to see so many interested…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (1694+ words) Experts say programs that promote reading for fun and incorporate librarians into lessons are key to addressing falling reading score. Concerns about literacy education have been a facet of American schooling for decades, and data repeatedly shows those concerns are…...

3+ day, 3+ hour ago  (1118+ words) Release Me by Tahereh Mafi leads holds this week. Also in demand are new titles by Marissa Meyer, Tamara Moss, and Kate Di Camillo. Today talks with Ann. M. Martin about "The Baby-Sitters Club" and beyond. SLJ has an exclusive interview…...

5+ day, 23+ hour ago  (611+ words) Share these books with students and young patrons interested in the'Artemis II mission. For the first time in more than 50 years, astronauts are headed toward the moon'and around it, if all goes as planned. NASA's Artemis II will bring the…...

1+ week, 4+ hour ago  (102+ words) 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. Libraries are always evolving. Stay ahead. Log In. Be the first reader to comment. First…...

1+ week, 14+ hour ago  (176+ words) For 2026, the committee is pleased to recognize 10 outstanding poetry titles and six verse novels, all published in 2025. This list features both celebrated voices in children's poetry and compelling new contributors to the field. In 1977, the NCTE Excellence in Children's Poetry…...

1+ week, 18+ hour ago  (836+ words) 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. Rutherford County (TN) Library System Director Fired for Refusing to Move…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (189+ words) August 2026 Prepub Alert: forthcoming titles to know, share, and buy; plus a downloadable spreadsheet of all the titles and an Edelweiss catalog with plot summaries, author profiles, and more. In addition to the print column, we provide an accompanying spreadsheet…...