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.

In these novels, characters find connection and joy amid life-altering health issues.

The last month of 2023 saw some great books and multimedia offerings, which include holiday books, Spanish-language titles, and music.

Panel discussions, breakout sessions, and candid conversations marked the 2023 SLJ Summit. Here are some pictures of the weekend in Atlanta, GA.