Public Libraries

From graphical COVID diaries to investigative journalism, these comics are a time capsule of the pandemic experience.

Here's a look at what has arrived here lately. Get out your TBR lists, your order lists, your library card, and be ready to dive into lots of new and interesting books!

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Penguin Random House (PRH) Education is launching new initiatives as part of a partnership between Penguin Classics and #DisruptTexts.

Authors Jerry Craft, Grace Lin, and others discuss the personal and professional impact of having parents call to remove their books from schools and libraries.

Post-it Note Reviews are a great way to display books in your library or classroom, a way to let kids recommend their favorite titles without having to get up in front of everyone and do a book talk, and an easy way to offer a more personal recommendation than just the flap copy offers.

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Panelists offered their personal stories, resources, and advice during the SLJ Summit session on book challenges.

Author Kip Wilson talks about the importance of getting the facts right in historical fiction.

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Baker & Taylor, which provides physical and digital books and services to public and academic libraries, will now operate as an independent, privately owned entity. 

The Department of Justice is suing to stop the proposed merger between publishers Penguin Random House and Simon & Schuster; Alex Gino's novel will officially get new title and cover; the Library of Congress has a new comics exhibit; and more in this edition of News Bites.