The School Librarian

The School Librarian (TSL) is the official journal of the SLA, sent free of charge to our members three times a year and also available to read online to SLA members and journal subscribers.

Published since 1937, it is a trusted voice in the children’s literacy space and is essential reading for school librarians, literacy leads, teachers, teaching assistants and school leadership teams.

Every issue is packed with unmissable content, including approximately 180 book reviews as well as author interviews, opinion pieces, examples of best practice, news and research.

We commission articles on a wide range of topics, including some of the most pressing issues facing the education sector today.  Every page is written by experts and includes ideas to design, build and maintain a vibrant and effective school library. You’ll find inspiration to help pupils explore their own opinions, develop critical thinking skills and discover a love of reading that will last a lifetime.

TSL is edited by Jenny Mark-Bell, an editor and journalist with over 20 years' experience in magazine publishing and a keen belief in the transformative power of books and stories.

Recent highlights

May 20 2026

Inside the Summer issue of TSL – the SLA's official journal

Highlights from the Summer issue of our journal – including interviews with authors and illustrators, regular columnists and examples of best practice.

May 11 2026

Behind the book with author Anu Adebogun

Author Anu Adebogun talks about her IBA-shortlisted book about growing up, It's a Brave Young World

Mar 30 2026

How I became a children’s book illustrator with Jason Lyon

Jason Lyon, who created the cover for TSL’s Spring issue, shares his journey

Get in touch

TSL is your journal, and we want to hear from you. If you have an article you'd like to submit or you are a member who is interested in becoming a reviewer, please email [email protected]. We're always happy to receive feedback, so whether it's an article you've enjoyed, or something you think we can do better, please let us know. 

To submit books for review to TSL please use this form. Regrettably, we cannot consider self-published titles.

Advertising

TSL subscribers include librarians, staff and leaders from a wide range of schools, both in the UK and internationally. If you are interested in advertising in TSL, you can view the 2026 media pack here or contact Mark Toland at Bourne Media for more information: [email protected].