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Lawsuit Filed Against New Texas Law Restricting Books; More Parents Fighting Back in Florida | Censorship News

Lawsuit Filed Against New Texas Law Restricting Books; More Parents Fighting Back in Florida | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Jul 27, 2023

The American Booksellers Association, Association of American Publishers, Authors Guild, Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and two Austin bookstores have filed a suit claiming the new Texas law violates the Constitution's First and Fourteenth Amendments.

There’s No Right Way to Do Grief, a guest post by Shideh Etaat

There’s No Right Way to Do Grief, a guest post by Shideh Etaat
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 26, 2023
Rana Joon and the One and Only Now, my debut YA novel, was never meant to be about grief, but sometimes life has different plans in store for us than what we can imagine.
When You Prescribe Pain for the Pain, a guest post by Joelle Wellington

When You Prescribe Pain for the Pain, a guest post by Joelle Wellington
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 25, 2023
Treating residual pain with humor, making a joke out of the terror and turning it on its head, feels powerful.
My Loneliness is Killing Me, a guest post by Amelia Diane Coombs

My Loneliness is Killing Me, a guest post by Amelia Diane Coombs
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 24, 2023
I wondered what might happen if a girl who is hell-bent on maintaining her loner status is forced to socialize with an elderly woman. That “what if” lead to the very first draft of what would eventually become All Alone With You.
New Digital Resource Offers Free Access to Banned and Restricted Titles

New Digital Resource Offers Free Access to Banned and Restricted Titles
Kara Yorio,  Jul 24, 2023

The Digital Public Library of America has launched The Banned Book Club, offering free access to e-books and audiobooks in areas where the titles have been restricted or banned.

Disability Representation and Props for the Freedom to Read | Trending on SLJ

Disability Representation and Props for the Freedom to Read | Trending on SLJ
SLJ staff,  Jul 23, 2023

Our top stories of the week address thoughtful depiction of disability in books for kids and the latest news in censorship, including taking a stand against it.

Book Review: Ever Since by Alena Bruzas

Book Review: Ever Since by Alena Bruzas
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jul 21, 2023
For those who can take the heaps and heaps of pain and trauma laid out here, they will find a devastating book beautifully written, an empowering book about speaking your truth, about solidarity, friendship, and about hope in even the very worst of times.
For Spider-Man Fans, Key Reading on the Spider-Verse

For Spider-Man Fans, Key Reading on the Spider-Verse
SLJ Staff,  Jul 21, 2023

Check out reviews of recent Spider-Man books; hear what Jason Reynolds has to say about Miles Morales; and learn more about the complex world of superhero publishing.

Can’t wait For Barbie? Try these graphic novels!

Can’t wait For Barbie? Try these graphic novels!
Ally Watkins | Blogs,  Jul 20, 2023
The Barbie movie comes out TOMORROW! If you’re on pins and needles for more Barbie content, or if your local theater has sold out, try these tween and teen graphic novels that might scratch your Barbie itch. The Sweet Valley Twins are BACK: in graphic novel format! Join Jessica and Elizabeth as they take on […]
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