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Judy Blume's Forever and six titles from Sarah J. Maas are among the books removed from all Utah schools; group files lawsuit against Idaho library law; authors and educators write letter to Florida governor; and more.

The actions of this broad coalition of partners, led by the Louisiana Citizens Against Censorship and the Louisiana Association of School Librarians, lays out a template to follow in other states battling bad bills.

Music and sound effects can elevate an audiobook, but an authentic narrator is what makes for a stellar listening experience, librarians and industry experts say. 

Gifted translators are not celebrated as often as authors or illustrators, but their work is vital to a book's success. SLJ profiles Aida Salazar, the award-winning author who also translated this year's starred book La panza de mamá by Isabel Quintero.

The acclaimed graphic novel romance, written by Yang and illustrated by Pham, features supernatural elements, family conflict, and celebrations of Asian culture.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services is accepting proposals for the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian and National Leadership Grants for Libraries Programs; ALA put out the call for LibLearnX program proposals; Kwame Alexander will host a free virtual event for students; and more.
 

Follett School Solutions denies an NBC News report that it released student information to law enforcement in Texas; the FCC expands the E-rate program, PLA releases its 2023 Tech Survey; Algonquin Young Readers is closing, and more.

The Grand Forks (ND) Public Library created a new YA section to respond to challenges on books about puberty; Idaho librarians discuss their practical response to the state's new materials law; a review committee is overruled in a Texas district; and more.

This fantastic trio of audiobooks offers a picture book biography, a middle grade historical novel, and a propulsive YA sci-fi.