Diverse books to encourage conversation during National Adoption Awareness Month.

As we gear up to a presidential election, these titles can help young readers to better understand the past, present, and future of the voting process.

As teachers and school librarians work to add more diverse voices to their libraries’ collections, we continue learning more about the impact of these efforts on literacy. According to First Book Research & Insights, “a majority of students chose to read diverse books that serve as mirrors, where they can see themselves.”

Outstanding school librarians share new ideas, reboots, and advice for 2024–25.

School Library Journal is now accepting applications for the 2025 School Librarian of the Year award, sponsored by Scholastic. Let us know what you are doing in your school library and join an exceptional group of honored peers, including K.C. Boyd, Amanda Jones, Cicely Lewis, and Amanda Chacon.

The ‘Librarian’ episode, and these eight books, show the power of school libraries and the vital importance of defending them.

These diverse offerings include stories featuring STEM, mythology, gentle lessons, and more.

These books nurture literacy, empathy, and understanding.

Feminism receives barely a mention in most curricula. These titles for upper elementary to high school students delve deeper into the knowledge gaps and feature a diverse, international representation of women from the past and present who have made a mark on history.