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Oct 2, 2024 | 
slj.com | Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |Kimberly Olson Fakih |John Scott
Celebrate the Jewish New Year by sharing these board and picture books. A Turkish Rosh Hashanah by Etan Basseri. illus. by Zeynep Özatalay. Kalaniot. ISBN 9781962011976. PreS-Gr 2–Three cousins in traditional Turkish garb meet their grandmother at a market in Istanbul to shop for food for Rosh Hashanah. Later that day, the family gathers at Nona’s house for the holiday, and Nona reinforces the meaning of each of the foods on their plates.
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Aug 19, 2024 | 
slj.com | Kathy Ishizuka |Andrew Bauld |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne
School Library Journal (SLJ) is pleased to welcome a new blog by Edith Campbell. “Pearl’s & Ruby’s” launches this month. A respected voice in publishing for young people, Campbell is among the best writers in the space, offering informed, nuanced commentary to deepen our understanding of literature, its impact and relation to the broader culture. “This corner of SLJ’s blogging community,” as she tells it, “sits at the intersection of cultural institutions, social justice, and inclusivity.
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Aug 10, 2024 | 
slj.com | Kathy Ishizuka |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |Andrew Bauld
The library meme game has always been strong. So little surprise that these institutions took the opportunity of the 2024 Paris Olympics to strut their stuff on social media. Pictured above: one offering from Gail Borden Public Library in Elgin, IL (image reproduced with permission). From DC Public Library:Three Rivers (MI) Public Library:Duxbury (MA) Free Library:Timberland Library:
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
slj.com | Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |Andrew Bauld
Latrice Martin spent one year in Wilbern Elementary School library before the position was cut. She returns to the classroom this year. Latrice Martin spent her first year as a school librarian learning all she could about students and staff, curating a collection that reflected the elementary school’s community, and creating programs to promote literacy and excite kids about reading.
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Jul 30, 2024 | 
slj.com | Jo Byatt |Kimberly Olson Fakih |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne
Inclusion and play seem to be the watchwords for this roundup. These books include children using cochlear implants, eye shields, prosthetics, wheelchairs, and other helpful tools and devices, but the text never points them out or even mentions them. Welcome to the world of children at play. Inclusion and play seem to be the watchwords for this roundup.
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Jul 8, 2024 | 
slj.com | Rachel Payne |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Kimberly Olson Fakih |John Scott
Beautiful Butterflies. illus. by Margarida Esteves. Gibbs Smith. Toddler-PreS–A treat for the eyes and perfect for young naturalists. BERNSTROM, Daniel. A Bear, a Bee, and a Honey Tree. illus. by Brandon James Scott. Astra/Hippo Park. PreS-1–Illustrations capture humor and emotion perfectly in this hilarious romp. DOBBINS, Jan. Mi tractor. illus. by David Sim. Barefoot. SPToddler-PreS–This delightful board book will draw young readers into a farmer’s colorful world. DYRANDER, Johnny. Make Tracks: Trucks.
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Jul 1, 2024 | 
slj.com | Elissa Malespina |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |Andrew Bauld
Recently, I found myself back in the job market due to a reduction in force. During the application and interview process, I leaned heavily on AI for writing resumes, cover letters, and thank you notes, as well as answering job application questions. By leveraging generative AI, you can make your job search more efficient, less stressful, and ultimately more successful.
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Jun 26, 2024 | 
slj.com | Kathy Ishizuka |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |Andrew Bauld
The West Philadelphia Alliance for Children runs library programs in district schools. Photo courtesy of the West Philadelphia Alliance for Children UPDATE: The School District of Philadelphia has been awarded a nearly $150,000 grant from the Institute of Museums and Library Services.
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May 7, 2024 | 
slj.com | Elaina Fuzi |Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |Andrew Bauld
Oysters may not seem like the most exciting class pet. After all, they just sit in the water. But New York City Public Schools librarian Jenna Mei says her elementary school students, some of whom had never heard of an oyster, share a sense of wonder about the mollusks who share their library. Lauren Ginsberg-DeVilbiss and students prepare the oyster tanks.
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Mar 14, 2024 | 
slj.com | Betsy Diamant-Cohen |Rachel Payne |John Scott |Jessica Ralli
Every year during Banned Books Week, Sheila Dickinson, children’s librarian at Richmond (CA) Public Library, has led a banned books story time. “Before I begin reading I tell the kids and families that someone doesn’t want them to read this book.
