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While much of the research on censorship and book banning rightly emphasizes efforts to silence and erase people who do not identify as white cis-heteronormative men, the role of colonialism in the c...

This teacher-created scaffolding tool can elevate classroom dialogue, empowering students to express themselves while learning from the ideas of others.

Millions of Muslims make the annual pilgrimage, called the Hajj, to Mecca in Saudi Arabia. This year, it began on Jun 4th and continues until June 9th. You might be interested in The Best Si…

The United Nations has declared June 8th to be World Oceans Day. You might be interested in The Best Sites For Learning About The World’s Oceans.

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Along with the best books in kid lit, this month's stars also include adult books for teens and professional reading.

PEN America, the National Education Association, and student advocacy organization SEAT are among those who have filed amicus briefs in support of the school district in the upcoming Supreme Court cas...

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Over the past year, I have provided several workshops and webinars on the science of reading engagement and motivation.

The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF) is a strategic “do tank,” headquartered in Washington, D.C. with a permanent Kyiv office that has been working on the ground in Ukraine since 1991.

Orca Book Publishers are standing by their authors amid hate-fueled censorship.

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Celebrating L. L. McKinney!

Introducing the 35TH Annual LONGLIST We are delighted to present the titles nominated for the 34th Annual Reading the West Book Awards. Click on any of the categories below to explore the lists. Indep...

Each year a committee of ALSC identifies the best of the best in children's books. According to the Notables Criteria, "notable" is defined as: Worthy of note or notice, important, distinguished, outs...

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It’s hard to believe that another year has come around again. And here we are! We authors are here to remind teachers how much we authors APPRECIATE you! Ask anyone about their former teacher…

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“Books are love letters (or apologies) passed between us, adding a layer of conversation beyond our spoken words.”

The SLJ reviews editors rounded up our reviews of the books lauded at the 2025 Youth Media Awards. Here, the reviews of the Asian/Pacific American Award and Honors winners.