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Library Purchases Paused by Florida Superintendent—to Keep Media Specialists

Library Purchases Paused by Florida Superintendent—to Keep Media Specialists "Safe" | Censorship Roundup
Jamie Gregory,  Aug 22, 2022

New policies are impacting school library purchases in Pennsylvania and Florida; one Texas district cancels its Scholastic Book Fairs for the year; and a South Carolina state senator threatens to eliminate the salaries of public library executives in his county in the latest Censorship Roundup.

The Return of Danbi! An Interview with Anna Kim and the Cover Reveal of Danbi’s Favorite Day

The Return of Danbi! An Interview with Anna Kim and the Cover Reveal of Danbi’s Favorite Day
Betsy Bird | Blogs,  Aug 19, 2022
ay it is my very great pleasure to not only host the cover reveal for the sequel to the first Danbi book, Danbi's Favorite Day, but to also talk with author/illustrator Anna Kim about what it is that makes Danbi and her friends so amazingly appealing.
Mad Cave Buys Papercutz | News

Mad Cave Buys Papercutz | News
Brigid Alverson | Blogs,  Aug 18, 2022
Mad Cave Studios, which launched the YA imprint Maverick last year, has gotten into the middle-grade market in a big way with the acquisition of Papercutz.
Book Review: Zyla & Kai by Kristina Forest

Book Review: Zyla & Kai by Kristina Forest
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 18, 2022
While this book was really good, had wonderful dialogue, and kept me guessing what was happening as we toggled back and forth in time, it's this specific representation of a Black teen boy living with anxiety and panic attacks and getting help that I want to draw your attention to.
Book Creator | Reference Database Review

Book Creator | Reference Database Review
Maggie Knapp,  Aug 18, 2022

Rich in features, with unlimited creative potential, Book Creator almost guarantees artistic success.

Amanda Jones Files Suit, Best Teen Reads, and the Pitfalls of Perfectionism | Top Stories of the Week

Amanda Jones Files Suit, Best Teen Reads, and the Pitfalls of Perfectionism | Top Stories of the Week
SLJ staff,  Aug 18, 2022

Censorship continues to dominate news and reader attention on SLJ.com.

Newbery, Part Two-bery

Newbery, Part Two-bery
Travis Jonker | Blogs,  Aug 17, 2022
So good, we had to make two parts.
2 World War II Memoirs for Middle Grade & YA Readers

2 World War II Memoirs for Middle Grade & YA Readers
SLJ Staff,  Aug 17, 2022

These titles center on young girls’ experiences during World War II, with one excellent for middle grade readers and the other recommended for teens.

Put ESSER Dollars to Work: School Libraries Can Benefit from American Rescue Plan Funds

Put ESSER Dollars to Work: School Libraries Can Benefit from American Rescue Plan Funds
Colleen Connolly,  Aug 17, 2022

School districts are devising plans to spend the third round of ESSER funds, $122 billion, signed into law in March 2021. 

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