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The SLJ reviews editors began thinking about which of our almost 500 starred books should rise to the level of 'best' in April, but really hunkered down and started deliberating [...]

THE EXPANDING WORLD OF GRAPHIC NOVELS that bring historical events to life will soon see even more valuable content. Graphic novel publisher First Second Books is launching a line of [...]

The article features Neal Porter, vice president and publisher of Neal Porter Books. Topics discussed include the great books that Porter has published, his struggle with the number of submissions he receives and with rejections, and Margaret McElderry and Richard Jackson as two legendary editors who taught him how to do what he does so well.

Provides information on the retirement of Susan Hirschman, editor of children's literature at Greenwillow Books. Her contributions in children's literature; How she influenced Jack Prelutsky and novelist Jessie Haas; Information on Virginia Duncan, successor of Hirschman.

I'm excited to share the news that Kathy Ishizuka, School Library Journal's Executive Editor, has been named Editor-in-Chief of SLJ, starting January 1. You are in good hands with her [...]

Luann Toth, SLJ's managing editor, reviews, with a Very Hungry friend at the recent Carle Honors Gala [...]

What do Lynne Rae Perkins's Criss Cross, Naomi Shihab Nye's 19 Varieties of Gazelle, Kevin Henkes's Kitten's First Full Moon, Megan Whalen Turner's 'The Queen's Thief' books, Sid Fleischman's The [...]

Mentions how GraceAnne Andreassi DeCandido and Alan Mahony have been named Executive Editor and Assistant Editor respectively at 'School Library Journal.' Consideration of DeCandido's experience as senior editor at 'Library Journal'; How Mahony has a strong background in publishing; Projects that both have had published.

The author presents his reflections on his tenure as editor of the journal since 2005. Introductory comments are given highlighting ways in which the library industry was different at the time of his appointment. Three major trends and maxims seen in his running the journal are then addressed, including the importance of their readership, the efforts of librarians to match readers with demanded content, and that the contributors are "conduits" rather than "creators."

This article reports on the promotion of Rick Margolis to news and features executive editor of the School Library Journal. His responsibilities as executive editor are given. Career background of Margolis is discussed.

Reports that Brian Kenney, former executive director of technology and Web for the "School Library Journal," has been promoted to editor-in-chief in the U.S. on August 1, 2005. Contributions of Kenney to Reed Business Information; Career background.

Bids farewell to the "School Library Journal" and its staff. Plans after leaving the journal as editor; Achievements as editor; Commitment to improving the condition of librarians.

Reports on the appointment of Kathy Ishizuka as technology editor of the "School Library Journal" in September 2004. Career background.

Features the inaugural issue of "Curriculum Connection," a biannual supplement from editors of "School Library Journal" in October 2003. Mission of the initiative; Sections of the supplement; Features.

Presents news briefs relating to library science as of June 1, 2002. Author Richard Peck as the recipient of the 2001 National Humanities Medal; Kate Nunn named editor-in-chief of Scholastic's Grolier nonfiction imprints, Children's Press and Franklin Watts.

Reports the promotion of Evan Saint Lifter as editor of the School Library Journal in the United States. Career background of in the field of writing; Involvement in a parental advisory board; Job responsibilities.

Deals with the significance of first impressions to editorial making and journal publishing. Ways in which an editor-in-chief of a journal could impress readers; Factors that could make a journal successful.

Announces the resignation of Renee Olson as editor-in-chief of the `School Library Journal.' Purpose of her resignation; Career background of Olson; Her significant contribution to the magazine.

Reports on the promotion of Renee Olson as editor-in-chief of the `School Library Journal.' Person to be succeeded by Olson; Career background of Olson.

Announces the retirement of Lillian N. Gerhardt as Editor-in-Chief of School Library Journal on August 31, 1998. Several honors bestowed on Gerhardt; Gerhardt's contribution to the magazine.

Announces that Lillian N. Gerhardt, editor-in-chief of the `School Library Journal,' won the 1990 Cahners Editorial medal of Excellence for the series of editorials devoted to an analysis of the American Library Association's `Code of Ethics.'

Reports that the American Association of School Librarians (AASL) has named new editors to serve three terms. Mary K. Biagini, Margaret M. Kimmel, and Blanche Woolls all of whom were appointed co-editors of the 'School Library Media Quarterly' (SMLQ); Biagini will serve as primary editor.

Reports that 'Public Libraries,' the bi-monthly magazine of the Public Library Association named Sandra Causey Garrison as its editor in 1990. Background of Garrison; Kathleen H. Heim who was replaced by Garrison.

This article reports on the promotion of David Gale as Associate Book Review Editor for the School Library Journal as of December 1988. David Gale joined the staff as Assistant Book Review Editor in 1982 from the textbook division of Holt, Reinhart, & Winston, where he held a post as Senior Editor for the publication of reading materials for early childhood and middle grade readers. Information on his educational achievement and background was given. In announcing the promotion, editor-in-chief Lilian N. Gerhardt pointed to Gale's contributions to the projects of the journal. Such contributions include the solicitation and preparation of the popular monthly Up for Discussion column. In his new position, Gale will expand his work on the journal's special projects and will continue to report to Trevelyn E. Jones, Book Review Editor. A comment from Jones regarding the promotion of Gale was given.

Reports on the death of Library Journal's senior editor Karl Nyren. Cause of death; Career history.

Reports on the appointment of the assistant editor for news and features for the periodical 'School Library Journal.' Educational achievement; Career history; Achievements and contributions.

Reports on Audrey B. Eaglen's appointment as editor of the journal 'Top of the News.' Financing of the journal by the American Library Association's Children's Services Division (CSD) and Young Adult Services Division (YASD); Job responsibilities; Career highlights; Eaglen's position as head of the Order Division for Cuyahoga County Public Library System (CCPL).