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LGBTQIA+ Books Fly in the Face of Bans

LGBTQIA+ Books Fly in the Face of Bans
Jessica Levine,  May 10, 2024

More than 47 percent of the titles targeted [for book bans] represent LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC voices and experiences. Publishers are responding to book challenges by endorsing Right to Read acts, contributing book résumés to the Unite Against Book Bans initiative and continuing to prioritize titles representing LGBTQIA+ individuals and families.

17 Adventure-Filled Transitional Books to Kick Off Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective

17 Adventure-Filled Transitional Books to Kick Off Summer Reading | We Are Kid Lit Collective
Sam Bloom, Edith Campbell, Ariana Hussain, Sujei Lugo & Lyn Miller-Lachmann,  May 09, 2024

These early readers and chapter books will be just the thing for independent readers looking to meet new characters and engage with fun stories during the summer months.

This Feels Like My First Book, a guest post by Jeffrey Ebbeler

This Feels Like My First Book, a guest post by Jeffrey Ebbeler
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 08, 2024
I started making up this story with my brother when I was in middle school, and it’s taken all these years to finally finish it.
Middle Grade Books Spotlight the Partition of India

Middle Grade Books Spotlight the Partition of India
Margaret Kingsbury,  May 08, 2024

Despite the importance and impact of the 1947 Partition of India, there is little taught about the event or written about it in children's literature. Authors Saadia Faruqi, Ritu Hemnani, and Veera Hiranandani are filling that gap with new titles.

Processing Fear Through Fiction, a guest post by Stacy Stokes

Processing Fear Through Fiction, a guest post by Stacy Stokes
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 06, 2024
Everyone—children, teens and even adults—need safe outlets to explore their emotions, fears and unspoken curiosities. Whether you’re writing a book or reading a book, stories can be that safe harbor.
Take Five: New Middle Grade Books in May

Take Five: New Middle Grade Books in May
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 03, 2024
We are lucky to live in a time where there is just so much wonderful middle grade coming out. There's no reason to hear a middle schooler say "I'm bored" this summer.
The Storyteller
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The Storyteller
Bonilla, Lindsay
A fresh selection to offer to young children experiencing the loss of a loved one; a good choice for the grief or intergenerational shelves.
Not a Smiley Guy
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Not a Smiley Guy
Horvath, Polly
A charming book, recommended for larger library collections.
The Blue Pickup
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The Blue Pickup
Tripplett, Natasha
A beautiful celebration of the bond between a grandfather and his grandchild, and the importance of preserving the past through storytelling.
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