Readers had their say about "Dictionaries on the Chopping Block," the latest Scales on Censorship column, and more.

Fearing book removal or losing their jobs, library professionals conceal bare butts and other exposed body parts in picture books.

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.

A teacher fears students will select "unacceptable" library books.

Pat Scales answers readers' questions and shows how successful defenses of free speech pay off.

Pat Scales fields questions about a student who harasses others over reading choices, a verbally abusive mother, and a principal who lets parents observe class.

Explore the latest resources for education's hottest topics: banned books and artificial intelligence.

In a keynote conversation to open the conference, Blume discussed decades of fighting for free speech and a lifetime of loving libraries.

While situations may differ, knowing your library display policy and garnering parental support are key steps, says free speech expert Pat Scales.

SLJ columnist Pat Scales will receive the 2023 Roll of Honor Award; 2021 School Librarian of the Year Amanda Jones is writing a book about her experience standing up to book banners; Follett to host ReadingCon 2023; and new offerings from Gale and EBSCO in this edition of News Bites.