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These web-exclusive reviews feature books from longtime favorites, award winners, and debut creators.

The dystopian title from Neal Shusterman can be taught in high school English classes; a Stephen King novel is the latest book banned in Utah; and bills that will impact libraries move in state houses across the country.

From astronomers to biologists, these remarkable women pushed against boundaries to make groundbreaking discoveries in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

From Supreme Court justice to spies, magicians, and astronauts, these inspiring women have left an indelible mark on history.

In this Q&A series, SLJ poses five questions and a request for a book recommendation to a debut YA author. Susie Nadler discusses Lies We Tell About the Stars in this latest installment.

Two picture books by powerhouse creators shed light on the marginalized communities who were integral to the foundation and growth of the United States.

School librarian Amanda Jones won the next step in her defamation suit, but lost an unrelated censorship battle when her local library voted to move This One Summer to the adult section after a meeting where she spoke out against the move. Plus, more in censorship news.

This month's roundup includes audiobook adaptations of Katherine Rundell's The Poisoned King and Sophie Blackall's Hello Lighthouse.

From sports fiction to dark academia, these novels written for striving readers will appeal to teens with a variety of interests.