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NYPL Launches Teen-Focused

NYPL Launches Teen-Focused "Books for All" National Campaign | News Bites
SLJ Staff,  Oct 02, 2023

In this Banned Books Week edition of News Bites, the New York Public Library has launched a teen-focused "Books for All" campaign; EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot release the results of their Parent Perception Survey; PEN America, NCAC, and ALA offer resources.

Celebrities Sign Public Letter Pushing Hollywood Community to Speak Out Against Book Bans | Censorship News

Celebrities Sign Public Letter Pushing Hollywood Community to Speak Out Against Book Bans | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Sep 20, 2023

Ariana Grande, Guillermo del Toro, Padma Lakshmi, Roxane Gay, Gabrielle Union, Sandra Cisneros, Amanda Gorman, Margaret Cho, and Ron Perlman are among the upwards of 175 public figures who signed an open letter calling on creative communities to leverage their voices to stop book bans. 

Book Review: The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet by Jake Maia Arlow

Book Review: The Year My Life Went Down the Toilet by Jake Maia Arlow
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 21, 2023
This is a great look at coping with illness, connecting with others, adjusting to new realities and identities, and accepting the infinite change that comes with being a person (and not a supercomputer without a body, Al's one true wish in life).
Book Review: Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes, Matt Bagguley (Translator)

Book Review: Cross My Heart and Never Lie by Nora Dåsnes, Matt Bagguley (Translator)
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 11, 2023
Growing up is hard. It is awkward. It does feel like a game. But Tuva has what it takes to get through this weird time of life---good friends, a loving parent, and a growing sense of self and identity. A really lovely look at all the changes that can come with being 12.
Book Review: Code Red by Joy McCullough

Book Review: Code Red by Joy McCullough
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 05, 2023
A fantastic look at periods, social justice, period poverty, economic inequalities, and the power of taking action. Get this one on all shelves!
We Have Always Been Here; We Always Will Be, a guest post by Kate Fussner

We Have Always Been Here; We Always Will Be, a guest post by Kate Fussner
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 30, 2023
Growing up, I loved fairy tales and Greek myths. As a young queer person, I was keenly aware of how LGBTQIA+ characters never appeared in these stories.
As Bills in Multiple States Threaten Librarians with Criminalization, Advocates Are Fighting Back

As Bills in Multiple States Threaten Librarians with Criminalization, Advocates Are Fighting Back
Kara Yorio,  Mar 06, 2023

At least 17 states have proposed legislation that would remove the defense of prosecution exemption for librarians and educators under obscenity laws.

 

The Importance of Books, a guest post by Aden Polydoros

The Importance of Books, a guest post by Aden Polydoros
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Feb 20, 2023
With the unprecedented rise in book bannings and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation targeting marginalized youth, I feel the need to use this opportunity to talk about books and their significance to me.
PEN America, Brooklyn Public Library To Hold Freedom To Read Advocacy Institute

PEN America, Brooklyn Public Library To Hold Freedom To Read Advocacy Institute
Kara Yorio,  Jan 18, 2023

The free online course for high schoolers features a powerful list of guest speakers, including author Ashley Hope Pérez, Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, and student activist Jack Petocz.

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