En route to earning her Sustainable Library Initiative school librarian certification, Ashley Grillo put a greenhouse in her library at Spackenkill (NY) High School and taught students about gardening, composting, and recycling, among other things. #sustainability #sustainablelibraries #ReasonstoLoveLibraries
School Library Journal
Book and Periodical Publishing
New York, New York 28,041 followers
The premiere publication for librarians and information specialists who work with children and teens.
About us
A source of quality journalism and reviews for more than 60 years, School Library Journal produces award-winning features and news coverage on: literacy, best practices, technology, education policy and other issues of interest to the school library and greater educator community. We evaluate a broad range of resources, from books and digital content to databases, in 6000 reviews published annually.
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http://slj.com
External link for School Library Journal
- Industry
- Book and Periodical Publishing
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- New York, New York
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1954
- Specialties
- Book Reviews, Media Reviews, Library Programming, Library Services, Curriculum, Publishing, Literacy, and Lifelong Learning
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123 William St.
New York, New York 10038, US
Employees at School Library Journal
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Joyce Valenza
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Elizabeth Bird
Collection Development Manager at Evanston Public Library
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Heidi Rabinowitz (she/her)
Jewish Kidlit Advocate, Consultant, and Librarian
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Monisha Blair
Head Librarian at Key Middle School. SLJ 2020-2024 Best Books Committee. Reviewer for School Library Journal.
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After 8 years of being a teen librarian, there are some titles that pop up in my recommendations more frequently than others. Sometimes it’s because they cover a plethora of genres and therefore are easy to hand as the answer to many different RA questions. Sometimes, they’re just tried and true! Here’s what I think have been my most frequently recommended titles over the last year and how I pitch them. It's the latest Read Rec Rachel column (link in bio) on "Teen Librarian Toolbox." Rachel Strolle is the Teen Services Coordinator at a public library in the western suburbs of Chicago.
Read Rec Rachel: My Most Recommended Library Titles
https://teenlibrariantoolbox.com
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Author Kwame Alexander is offering a free virtual event for students on Tuesday, September 17 at 1 p.m. ET. During the "literary pep rally," Alexander will read from his new novel in verse, Black Star, and participate in a Q&A through the chat.
Opportunities: IMLS Grants, Elections Webinar, and a Free Kwame Alexander Virtual Event | News Bites
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Books on Film: 'Tango' Turns 25. (100 Scope Notes)
Books on Film: TANGO Turns 25
https://100scopenotes.com
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting proposals for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian and National Leadership Grants for Libraries Programs. More opportunities:
Opportunities: IMLS Grants, Elections Webinar, and a Free Kwame Alexander Virtual Event | News Bites
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When kids read engaging stories about math, they learn to love it. That’s the idea behind the Mathical Collection Development Awards, and school librarians who have received the award say that’s exactly what happens. #reasonstolovelibraries
Winning Numbers: The Right Books Turn Math Haters into Math Lovers
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Palm Beach County, FL, school board leaders denied three challenges to The O'Reilly Factor for Kids: A Survival Guide for America's Families by Bill O'Reilly, The Fountainhead by Ayn Rand, and The Taking by Dean Koontz at Park Vista Community High School in Lake Worth Beach, FL. The person who challenged the books called them lessons in "hypocrisy," as they were written by two authors with ties to candidates who have supported Florida's book restrictions but whose own works include graphic sexual content.
Books on Puberty Moved to New YA Nonfiction Section at Public Library in North Dakota | Censorship News
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Picture Book Palooza is under way! You still have time to register for this all-day, free, and virtual event about picture books.
SLJ Picture Book Palooza
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In a story revealing the details of a police investigation into librarians in Granbury, TX, NBC News reported that Follett School Solutions responded to a subpoena with information that included names of students and the books they checked out. A Follett School Solutions spokesperson denied the report and the company has asked for a correction.
Follett Denies Providing Texas Law Enforcement with Student Information | News Bites
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Two teens, one with superpowers and one without, become friends in this new series that originated on Webtoon.
UnOrdinary | Review
https://goodcomicsforkids.slj.com