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Kathy Ishizuka

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New York
As seen in: School Library Journal, LinkedIn, Medium, Publishers Weekly
Covers:  Education, libraries, book industry, ed tech
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Kathy Ishizuka’s Biography

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Executive Editor of School Library Journal. My beat: Education, tech, libraries, social justice. I have broad responsibility for this award-winning print publication, website, and newsletters, which serves the K-12 and library communities. SLJ content includes news & features encompassing education, technology, books & authors, literacy (basic, digital), industry news; and best practices in K-12 & libraries. I'm responsible for developing the editorial calendar and also manage our network of bl…

Kathy Ishizuka’s Journalist Portfolio

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Our Post-Election Commitment | Editor's Note

Our Post-Election Commitment | Editor's Note

We're in an unprecedented place for education and library coverage. It's time to speak to the staff as well a…

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Robots, Early Learning on the Rise: What's Trending in Kids' Books

Robots, Early Learning on the Rise: What's Trending in Kids' Books

While ebooks have stalled, the outlook for the children's book market looks fairly rosy. That data and coming…

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VR, Whole Libraries in a Contact Lens: ISTE 2016 Top Takeaways

VR, Whole Libraries in a Contact Lens: ISTE 2016 Top Takeaways

Nearly 20,000 attendees convened in Denver for a notably robust ISTE 2016. From virtual reality to the new op…

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Smithsonian Learning Lab, Open for Business and Seeking Feedback

Smithsonian Learning Lab, Open for Business and Seeking Feedback

A new, highly visual platform is a first-ever assembly of treasures from the Smithsonian’s 19 museums, nine r…

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LeVar Burton Launches Skybrary School

LeVar Burton Launches Skybrary School

Reading Rainbow has evolved along with its readers. LeVar Burton, longtime host and executive producer of the…

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Book Publishing-from Executives to Reviewers-Is White and Female, Survey Finds

Book Publishing-from Executives to Reviewers-Is White and Female, Survey Finds

Nearly 80 percent of publishing and review journal staff is white, according to the 2015 "Diversity Baseline …

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Sustaining Reading Over Summer Break | Editor

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By Hallie Rich, Kathy Ishizuka Verified
| School Library Journal Verified
When Reading Habits Slide: The critical role of libraries sustaining reading over summer break | From the Editor Where I live in the Midwest, February tends to be a tough month—it’s cold, the sky is grey, and blankets of snow that were charming in December now linger as messy slush. That’s why it’s the perfect time, in my opinion, to dream about summer. For me, nothing beats a lazy summer day spent reading outside under a tree.
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NCTE 2025: Teachers Want More Than the Same Old Books

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By Kathy Ishizuka Verified
| Publishers Weekly Verified
In the effort to control what’s read in schools and libraries around the country, books with inclusive themes and diverse characters have become a flash point. Meanwhile, a vast majority of teachers view inclusive literature as important and want to use these books with their students.
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NCTE 2025: Teachers Want More Than the Same Old Books

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By Kathy Ishizuka Verified
| buff.ly
In the effort to control what’s read in schools and libraries around the country, books with inclusive themes and diverse characters have become a flash point. Meanwhile, a vast majority of teachers view inclusive literature as important and want to use these books with their students.
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What was your first job as a journalist?

With a book publishing background, my first journalism job was a freelance gig on the reduction of window falls in New York City.

How is social media changing news?

Social media continues to serve news gathering, while threatening traditional media as a competitor.

What tools and software do you use to do your job?

Twitter, Wordpress; Feedly; Tumblr; G. Hangouts; InCopy; Hootsuite; Facebook; Canva; SoundCloud; Skype; iMovie; Google Docs//Sheets; K4 (CMS)
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