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What’s not Cringe? Books. Gen Alpha Likes to Read. | From the Editor

What’s not Cringe? Books. Gen Alpha Likes to Read. | From the Editor
Kathy Ishizuka,  Apr 16, 2024

Gen A is plugged in and opinionated, as marketers attempt to keep pace. Librarians stay right with young users, knowing that's all a part of the job.

PEN America Report Documents Attempts to Ban Books about Sexual Violence and Rape

PEN America Report Documents Attempts to Ban Books about Sexual Violence and Rape
SLJ Staff,  Apr 16, 2024

The report released today examines more than 4,000 book bans in 52 public school districts in 23 states from July to December 2023. 

Five Publishers Join Penguin Random House in Iowa Censorship Lawsuit

Five Publishers Join Penguin Random House in Iowa Censorship Lawsuit
SLJ Staff,  Apr 16, 2024

Hachette Book Group, HarperCollins Publishers, Macmillan Publishers, Simon & Schuster, and Sourcebooks have joined Penguin Random House and other plaintiffs in the lawsuit against the state of Iowa. 

Now on The Yarn Podcast . . .

Now on The Yarn Podcast . . .
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Apr 11, 2024
It's been an embarrassment of podcast riches over on The Yarn recently. Here are five recent episodes for your listening pleasure.
“The very unlikely Forrest Gump of the avant-garde.” A Nicholas Day Q&A about Nothing: John Cage and 4’33”

“The very unlikely Forrest Gump of the avant-garde.” A Nicholas Day Q&A about Nothing: John Cage and 4’33”
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Apr 11, 2024
"You can cut everything except the feeling." Nicholas Day is here to discuss the process of writing nonfiction for kids, using the youngest of formats.
Sports Comics Take the Field

Sports Comics Take the Field
Brigid Alverson,  Apr 11, 2024

Teamwork, competition, and the glory of team sports drive these graphic novel stories for elementary through high school readers.

ALA President Discusses Impact of

ALA President Discusses Impact of "Weaponization of Libraries" | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Apr 11, 2024

Emily Drabinski shares the impact of personal attacks and those on libraries across the country; librarians fear new, punitive laws; Alaska school book removal lawsuit goes to federal court; and more in Censorship News.

ALA Launches Elections Campaign

ALA Launches Elections Campaign
SLJ Staff,  Apr 11, 2024

On Take Actions for Library Day, the American Library Association announced its "Reader. Voter. Ready." campaign to increase library advocacy and civic engagement in advance of the November 5 elections.

We’ve Got a Gal from Kalamazoo: It’s a Polly Horvath Q&A and Cover Reveal for Library Girl!

We’ve Got a Gal from Kalamazoo: It’s a Polly Horvath Q&A and Cover Reveal for Library Girl!
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Apr 10, 2024
The award winning author has a new book on the horizon and we're getting the info early. It's a deep dive into libraries, Kalamazoo, writing by the seat of your pants, and more.
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