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Celebrate Mom With These 9 Board Books and Picture Books
SLJ Reviews  Apr 23, 2024
Defending the Canon: SLJ & NCTE Review 15 Banned Classics

Defending the Canon: SLJ & NCTE Review 15 Banned Classics
SLJ Reviewers and NCTE  Apr 17, 2024
In Jane Jacobs’ honor: Connect, Engage, and Build a New Kind of Community Resilience, a guest post by Rebecca Pitts

In Jane Jacobs’ honor: Connect, Engage, and Build a New Kind of Community Resilience, a guest post by Rebecca Pitts
Amanda MacGregor  Apr 23, 2024

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A Reading Community: A Love Letter to Local Independent Bookstores, a guest post by Heather Del Piano

A Reading Community: A Love Letter to Local Independent Bookstores, a guest post by Heather Del Piano
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 25, 2024
Book lovers can't help but feel enchanted upon walking into The Curious Reader. After my first visit several years ago, I got the same magical feeling as seeing The Shop Around the Corner in You’ve Got Mail.
Post-It Note Reviews: Quick Looks at 15 New Books

Post-It Note Reviews: Quick Looks at 15 New Books
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 25, 2024
You know what is a terrible term? Sandwich Generation. Because I like sandwiches, but I for sure do NOT like being part of the Sandwich Generation. Yes, this is related to this post. Bear with me. This post has LOTS of post-it reviews because I have spent LOTS of time at my mom’s helping care […]
Nevada Could Create LGBTQIA+ Sections in Public Libraries | Censorship News

Nevada Could Create LGBTQIA+ Sections in Public Libraries | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Apr 25, 2024

A proposal in Nevada would move all LGBTQIA+ books into their own section of public libraries; Florida makes principals responsible for book restrictions; Utah schools removing books ahead of a new law going into effect on July 1; and more.

Dictionaries on the Chopping Block | Scales on Censorship

Dictionaries on the Chopping Block | Scales on Censorship
Pat Scales,  Apr 25, 2024

A PTA president seeks to cull dictionaries featuring “offensive words”; a parent inquires about safe ways her LGBTQIA+ son can fight censorship; a school board expresses no confidence in librarians to make book selection decisions.

Finding My Own Team Canteen, a cover reveal and guest post by Amalie Jahn

Finding My Own Team Canteen, a cover reveal and guest post by Amalie Jahn
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 24, 2024
In the book, Claire, Billie, Raelynn, and Tasha are the leftovers. The kids no one else wants to associate with. They are, for me, a celebration of the kids who got me through middle school. And high school. And honestly, who still help me today.
The Age of Queer Defiance, a guest post by Matthew Hubbard

The Age of Queer Defiance, a guest post by Matthew Hubbard
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 24, 2024
It’s crucial to empower teens to find their voice and their community while advocating for their rights. It’s just as crucial to highlight queer joy and friendship, especially when readers are coming of age during turbulent times.
From Lois Lowry to Taylor Swift | Top Stories on SLJ

From Lois Lowry to Taylor Swift | Top Stories on SLJ
SLJ staff,  Apr 24, 2024

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In Jane Jacobs’ honor: Connect, Engage, and Build a New Kind of Community Resilience, a guest post by Rebecca Pitts

In Jane Jacobs’ honor: Connect, Engage, and Build a New Kind of Community Resilience, a guest post by Rebecca Pitts
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Apr 23, 2024
So here’s my challenge: I dare you to get outside, in your community. Connect with your neighbors. Make a project out of it — get some extra credit or community service hours in.
14 Genre-Blending Graphic Novels for Middle Graders

14 Genre-Blending Graphic Novels for Middle Graders
Rosemary Kiladitisis,  Apr 23, 2024

Genre-blending books offer readers the opportunity to comfortably expand across boundaries and try something different while still in the safety of their preferred reading choice. Here are 14 middle grade graphic novels that blend genres to perfection.

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