At the 2024 SLJ Summit in Raleigh, NC, attendees facilitated conversations with their peers about various topics in school librarianship.
A bill in Ohio would criminalize teachers and librarians for having "obscene" books in their collections; New Hampshire governor Chris Sununu pulls state librarian nomination after pressure from conservative groups; districts in Kansas and Tennessee remove and restrict titles; and more in censorship news.
In their SLJ Summit session, librarians Julie Stivers and Julia Torres provided strategies and suggestions for helping students overcome reading trauma and creating truly inclusive libraries.
A careful examination of decodable sets designed to support burgeoning readers and their grown-ups on the path toward reading fluency.
Keeping engaging series fiction in the hands of young patrons as they build habits and discover a love of reading is a priority. Fiction Series Made Simple is designed to help librarians maintain fresh and fun collections.
These graphic novels series and sequels bring lessons about friendship, care, and self-determination into sharp focus.
The best of these hi-lo titles hit on the perfect mix of layered characterization, compelling plots, and sharp writing that will appeal to readers of any skill level.
Additions to beloved, well-established series and exciting new adventures await readers in this season’s middle grade selections.
This season’s additions to early reader series appeal to developing passions in science, animal welfare, and more.
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