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"We Need a Chorus of Voices, United in Our Determination to Protect Intellectual Freedom" | Opinion
Da'Taeveyon Daniels,  Sep 26, 2023

Banned Books Week 2023 Youth Honorary Chair Da'Taeveyon Daniels writes about his journey to self-acceptance and advocacy, and the importance of the fight against censorship.

Grief, Hope, and Bittersweet Endings, a guest post by Victoria Wlosok

Grief, Hope, and Bittersweet Endings, a guest post by Victoria Wlosok
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Sep 22, 2023
How to Find a Missing Girl can be fun, silly, and fast-paced and defined by grief and hope. The feelings are still there. They can co-exist. I know they do.
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. 

Celebrate Jewish Joy with Fresh Baked Treats | Picture Book Spotlight

Celebrate Jewish Joy with Fresh Baked Treats | Picture Book Spotlight
SLJ Reviews,  Aug 24, 2023

The braids of challah include love, joy, and unity, and a missing babka leads to community. If you're seeking out books about Jewish joy, we've spotlighted two picture books sure to make readers glow. Bring snacks!

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: Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams

Book Review: Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 18, 2023
A powerful, unflinching look at the hard truths of the legacy of slavery, mental health issues, and the connection between medical neglect and racism
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.
Facing Censorship? Learn Strategies for Coalition Building, Crisis Management, and Legal Recourse in SLJ Virtual Event

Facing Censorship? Learn Strategies for Coalition Building, Crisis Management, and Legal Recourse in SLJ Virtual Event
SLJ Staff,  Aug 09, 2023

School librarians Amanda Jones and Martha Hickson, EveryLibrary executive director John Chrastka, and PEN America's Kasey Meehan are among the experts offering practical takeaways during the three-session virtual town hall.

The Lightning Capital of the World, a guest post written and illustrated by Malavika Kannan

The Lightning Capital of the World, a guest post written and illustrated by Malavika Kannan
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 14, 2023
Love, fear, growing up, coming out, the pandemic, and the Orlando nightclub shooting all captured in ten full-color panels.
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