Abby Johnson

Oct 17, 2024 | slj.com | Philip Nel |Abby Johnson

How does the world at large view its librarians? As bun-wearing shushers, instruments of information, or a mix of the two? SLJ took a deep dive into depictions of librarians, past and present, in both books and media, and came up with a Top 10 in each category. Like or loathe these takes on the purveyors of information science, they’re what our public often thinks of when they try to conjure up what it is that librarians do.

Aug 22, 2024 | slj.com | Andrew Bauld |Abby Johnson |Travis Jonker

We asked middle and high school librarians what new titles they’re excited to share with students as they return to school. Here’s what they said. Lisa Fipps, the author of Starfish (2021, Penguin), has done it again. In And Then, Boom! (2024, Penguin), she’s taken a tough topic and brought it to life for tweenagers. Joe’s life has never looked the same as everyone else’s, but he always had one thing he could count on…his grandmum.

Aug 22, 2024 | slj.com | Andrew Bauld |Abby Johnson |Travis Jonker

We asked middle and high school librarians what new titles they’re excited to share with students as they return to school. Here’s what they said. Lisa Fipps, the author of Starfish (2021, Penguin), has done it again. In And Then, Boom! (2024, Penguin), she’s taken a tough topic and brought it to life for tweenagers. Joe’s life has never looked the same as everyone else’s, but he always had one thing he could count on…his grandmum.

Feb 27, 2024 | slj.com | Chelsey Philpot |Daryl Grabarek |Andrew Bauld |Abby Johnson

As Women's History Month kicks off, use these tips to find the best titles. Seek out lesser-known figures. Several newer children’s nonfiction titles provide fantastic introductions to women who’ve been hidden by history.

Dec 15, 2023 | slj.com | Abby Johnson

SLJ's reviews editors list their favorite Best Books quotations of 2023. With all its ups and downs, 2023 was a great year for books. The reviews editors are taking one last look back at the year by sharing a few "favorites" roundups. Here, the editors list their favorite Best Books quotations of 2023. Jasmine Amiri, Editor, Graphic Novels “Maybe he glimpsed the future, just like I have right now. I see the man my boy will become.