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The 2020 Newbery Medalist shares his favorite moments from winning, including a Kwame confusion, and tells the 2024 winner to enjoy the moment but not expect to get a lot of work done.

A judge refuses to dismiss case against Escambia County school district, MTV documentary on book banning will be screened for free at public libraries this weekend, dictionaries taken off shelves in Florida, and more in this week's censorship news roundup.

Authors, committee members, and Katherine Schneider herself reflect on how the Schneider Family Book Award has propelled disability representation into the spotlight.

Librarians share views on the best way to help kids get ready to read.

They care deeply and can't be fired. Retired librarians are bringing experience and passion to the cause of intellectual freedom. With advocacy skills training and opportunities to mentor, retirees could become even more powerful assets.

Children are eager listeners—of audiobooks, according to a new Library Journal / School Library Journal survey. Libraries are keeping up with the demand as formats evolve.

SLJ is turning 70, and we want to hear from you.