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The Supreme Court will hear the case of Maryland parents who want their kids to be able to leave the classroom when materials with LGBTQIA+ characters are used by educators, an Idaho public library system creates "adult only" room and ends the ability for children to access other branches in the system, and more in censorship news.

Everyone wins when public libraries collaborate with these preschool programs, which are funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and implemented through local agencies.

January starts strong with a new book from Gayle Forman, two graphic novels, and several audio titles spanning ages and genres.

These books are the best of the Rise committee's selection of  "well-written and well-illustrated books with significant feminist content for young readers."

An attempt to add Angel of Greenwood to the high school language arts curriculum was rejected by the Pine-Richland School Board, Florida's censorship attempts move to public libraries, and more in censorship news.

These books—which share stories of real and fictional people and animals who have endured wildfires—can provide information and comfort to children and teens.