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What is the best way to organize picture books for the youngest readers with specific interests?

Amid threats and hate-fueled protests, performers and allies remain committed to the program.

New policies are impacting school library purchases in Pennsylvania and Florida; one Texas district cancels its Scholastic Book Fairs for the year; and a South Carolina state senator threatens to eliminate the salaries of public library executives in his county in the latest Censorship Roundup.

Taking measures such as conducting a diversity audit and spotlighting joyful, diverse characters will ensure that story time recognizes all participants. 

To support teachers and librarians in the face of ongoing censorship, School Library Journal and Penguin Random House—in partnership with PEN America, NCAC, NCTE, FReadom, and Library Journal—have created a poster that vividly illustrates the importance of intellectual freedom.

Sen. Ted Cruz questioned Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson about Ibram X. Kendi's bestselling picture book.

The combination of engaging tales, funny pictures, and language children can grasp while learning to read is propelling a booming market. 

Union Square Kids has acquired five new Mo Willems books; new picture books by Willems and Ruby Bridges will publish on September 6, 2022; Nikki Grimes receives another award; "Surfside Girls" to become streaming series; and more in this edition of News Bites.

The new Literati Book Fairs will begin in select states this spring.