School Library Journal’s2026Summit, hosted this year at theLas Vegas-Clark County Library District, West Las Vegas Library Branchwill give you the opportunity to gather withschool and district librari...

That Librarian Amanda Jones talks about the mental health realities of fighting censorship, influential leaders and literature that have guided her work, and why she believes the pendulum is swinging ...

That Librarian Amanda Jones talks about the mental health realities of fighting censorship, influential leaders and literature that have guided her work, and why she believes the pendulum is swinging ...

What a new national report tells us about what happened, what the numbers cannot capture, and what comes next.

Podcast Episode · School Librarians United with Amy Hermon · September 25 · 1h 3m

Join a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers. We’ll SHOW UP by making a plan to vote, then SPEAK UP by calling our representatives and sharing our commitment to the Freedom to Read.

Dan Patrick sought to clarify his earlier positions on ‘vulgar books’ in a statement to JTA.

Dan Patrick sought to clarify his earlier positions on ‘vulgar books’ in a statement to JTA.

Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

Join a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers. We’ll SHOW UP by making a plan to vote, then SPEAK UP by calling our r...

Explore Libraries: Truly Texas, TLA's research hub showcasing public opinion polling and economic impact data on Texas libraries. Discover why libraries matter.

The Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators provides the resources, professional networking, and community-building opportunities that support writers, illustrators, and translators throug...

Here are the 10 titles on the 2026 National Book Awards longlist for Young People's Literature.

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights. As they well know, controlling the flow of ideas mean…

A multi-billion-dollar federal program that helps schools and libraries afford broadband internet is under review by the Trump administration, leaving education officials and advocates worried about p...

Librarians who've been fired for not banning books and sued are winning settlements in their cases.

At the start of another academic year, 1A is in session.

On Friday, September 4, 2026, the Authors Guild and its co-plaintiffs (the class plaintiffs) filed a motion for summary judgment and supporting brief in their copyright litigation against OpenAI and M...

Librarians who've been fired for not banning books and sued are winning settlements in their cases.

Frank Strong, an English teacher at a charter school in Austin, poses with books Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick recently urged Texas public schools to remove from

The Librarians won an Emmy, but escalating censorship and attacks on libraries show the fight for intellectual freedom continues nationwide.

Kelly Jensen introduces the new limited run podcast Liberating Lit, a show about book censorship and literary advocacy.

Kelly Jensen introduces the new limited run podcast Liberating Lit, a show about book censorship and literary advocacy.

Liberating Lit is a limited-run interview podcast about literary advocacy publishing Fall 2026 - Spring 2027.

Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for democracy and our First Amendment Rights.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.

In 2022, Livingston Parish librarian Amanda Jones spoke out against book banning attempts in her parish’s library system, saying, “Censoring and relocating books and displays is harmful to our communi...

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s latest push to restrict what students can access adds to Texas school librarians’ angst, the educators said.