School Libraries

School librarian Amanda Jones won the next step in her defamation suit, but lost an unrelated censorship battle when her local library voted to move This One Summer to the adult section after a meeting where she spoke out against the move. Plus, more in censorship news.

These illustrated works, including a board book, early reader, and two picture books, are heartwarming picks that are sure to be hits beyond Valentine’s Day.

Glitter Everywhere! by Chris Barton mentions LGBTQIA+ people on one page, which the district said violated the state’s anti-DEI law; Iowa book ban bill back in federal courts; and more.