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SLJ asked readers to report censorship and received dozens of submissions to our tips hotline. Here are just a few of the stories librarians shared.

An interview with the renowned middle grade author and an exclusive excerpt of her highly anticipated upcoming title, Odder.

Alice Faye Duncan, author of a picture book biography about the "Grandmother of Juneteenth" Opal Lee, talks about Lee’s sunshine and love, what Juneteenth means to her, and helping children become critical thinkers.

Get ready for Valentine's Day with these novels by Renée Watson, Ashley Woodfolk, and others.

Author Cynthia Levinson knew that  Jewish artist and activist Ben Shahn would be a great subject for a children's book. Her work, The People’s Painter: How Ben Shahn Fought for Justice with Art, won the 2022 Sibert Award.

Seasoned author Pam Muñoz Ryan speaks to SLJ about the significance of intergenerational relationships, monarch migration, and community support in the shaping of her Latina princess story, Solimar: The Sword of the Monarchs. 

Books by Matt de la Peña and John Lewis are among the honored titles in the 2022 In the Margins Book Awards.

Cue the applause! SLJ is teaming up with award-winning author and historian Steve Sheinkin and school librarian Stacey Rattner to stream their fun, fact-filled game show. First up: Andrea Davis Pinkney vs. a group of middle schoolers on She Persisted: Harriet Tubman, by Pinkney and Chelsea Clinton.

The new classroom book club program for grades 3–8 includes the titles, educator and discussion guides, and access to a podcast hosted by Alexander.