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Book Review: LGBTQIA+ Books for Children and Teens, Second Edition by Kathleen Breitenbach and Liz Deskins

Book Review: LGBTQIA+ Books for Children and Teens, Second Edition by Kathleen Breitenbach and Liz Deskins
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Dec 07, 2023
Thorough and easy to use, this guide should be something read by anyone working with (or raising!) children of any age. A superb crash course in the past few years of books featuring LGBTQIA+ stories. Don't miss this one.
In School Library Journal: The Printz Grows Up: High Points in the History of an Influential Award

In School Library Journal: The Printz Grows Up: High Points in the History of an Influential Award
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Dec 06, 2023
Curious about the history of the Printz Award? Check out my new article to learn more!
Book Review: The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar

Book Review: The Dos and Donuts of Love by Adiba Jaigirdar
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Dec 05, 2023
Things heat up in Bangladeshi Irish Shireen Malik’s life when she’s cast in a televised teen baking show alongside her ex-girlfriend.
The Printz Grows Up: High Points in the History of an Influential Award

The Printz Grows Up: High Points in the History of an Influential Award
Amanda MacGregor,  Dec 05, 2023

In its nearly 25 year history, the Printz has recognized literature that pushes boundaries and showcases diverse voices. Here are some highlights.

Peachtree and Peachtree Teen Showcase: New titles from September 2023 through April 2024

Peachtree and Peachtree Teen Showcase: New titles from September 2023 through April 2024
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 30, 2023
Check out these 9 new and forthcoming books!
Colorado Republicans Want Prosecutors to Remove School Library Books Under Obscenity Law | Censorship News

Colorado Republicans Want Prosecutors to Remove School Library Books Under Obscenity Law | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Nov 30, 2023

Colorado conservatives are calling on prosecutors to remove books from school libraries and take legal action against those promoting and possessing "obscene material"; a federal lawsuit has been filed against Iowa for its "don't say gay" law that includes removing books; author Robert Samuels writes about having his book kept from students during a school visit in Tennessee; and more.

Asexuality and the Rules to Happiness, a guest post by Amanda DeWitt

Asexuality and the Rules to Happiness, a guest post by Amanda DeWitt
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 29, 2023
It’ll always be important to me to write stories that tell the truth: there is no should, there is no supposed to, and there are no rules to happiness.
Post-It Reviews: Six quick reviews of recent graphic novels

Post-It Reviews: Six quick reviews of recent graphic novels
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 28, 2023
Who doesn't need more graphic novels in their lives?!
Coming Home to the Library, a guest post by Yasmin Rahman

Coming Home to the Library, a guest post by Yasmin Rahman
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Nov 20, 2023
Looking back, it seems ridiculous that I, an avid book lover and organiser extraordinaire, did not realise that being a librarian was the perfect job for me.
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