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Another Lawsuit: Students, Parents, Authors Sue Florida District Over Restriction of 'And Tango Makes Three' | Censorship News

Another Lawsuit: Students, Parents, Authors Sue Florida District Over Restriction of 'And Tango Makes Three' | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Jun 22, 2023

The lawsuits continue as another Florida district is sued for restricting access to a book; Maryland governor Wes Moore suggests "economic consequences" for states prioritizing book banning; and more in the latest Censorship News.

Handle with Care: “delicate” topics in books for teens, a guest post by author Gigi Griffis

Handle with Care: “delicate” topics in books for teens, a guest post by author Gigi Griffis
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Jun 21, 2023
YA author Gigi Griffis talks about her new novel THE WICKED UNSEEN and the importance of tackling tough topics for teens
A day in the life of a refugee-turned-advocate, a guest post by Muzoon Almellehan

A day in the life of a refugee-turned-advocate, a guest post by Muzoon Almellehan
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 21, 2023
Muzoon Almellehan, a Syrian refugee and advocate for refugees and education, gives us a peek into her busy life.
Writing a Story: When the illustration Comes First, a guest post by Chrissie Krebs

Writing a Story: When the illustration Comes First, a guest post by Chrissie Krebs
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 21, 2023
To some people beginning with an image before writing the story might seem strange. But I have always been a visual person and drawing my way towards the story and solutions in my stories, works best for me.
Book Mail: 24 new middle grade and YA titles for the summer and fall

Book Mail: 24 new middle grade and YA titles for the summer and fall
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 20, 2023
It! is! summer! break! I have high hopes for cranking through tons of books from Mount TBR. Here are some recent additions.
Going the Extra Mile: Equity in Summer Programming

Going the Extra Mile: Equity in Summer Programming
​​​​​​​Marva Hinton,  Jun 20, 2023

These public library programs reach out to all kids. 

“Moms” Go Low, Jason Reynolds Goes High | SLJ’s Top Stories of the Week

“Moms” Go Low, Jason Reynolds Goes High | SLJ’s Top Stories of the Week
SLJ staff,  Jun 20, 2023

Wake County, NC, schools reject book challenges brought by Moms for Liberty—all 189 of them—and Jason Reynolds continues to inspire. Among the most popular posts on SLJ.com. 

 

Moms for Liberty Challenges Rebuffed in North Carolina | Censorship News

Moms for Liberty Challenges Rebuffed in North Carolina | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Jun 15, 2023

In Wake County, NC, 189 book challenges filed by Moms for Liberty in one recent week were rejected. Illinois governor signs law to protect book access, while Texas, Indiana, and Iowa get new legal restrictions. 

Books As Agents of Change, a guest post by Khadijah VanBrakle

Books As Agents of Change, a guest post by Khadijah VanBrakle
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 14, 2023
Thank you to SLJ’s TLT, and Amanda MacGregor in particular, for allowing me to discuss several topics related to my debut, YA novel, FATIMA TATE TAKES THE CAKE. It was released June 13th, 2023, by Holiday House. The main character, Fatima, is a seventeen-year-old high school senior who aspires to become a pastry chef, contrary […]
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