School Libraries

Public library access will be restricted for minors in Lafayette Parish, LA; new laws require changes for librarians in South Carolina and Tennessee; and Crank stays on shelves in Virginia.

As we find ourselves at the midway point of June, amidst the celebrations of Pride Month, it's an opportune time to reflect on the rich tapestry of narratives within the LGBTQIA+ community with 15 noteworthy graphic novels that can help us celebrate Pride this month, and year-round.

The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled against the state's board of education, which wanted to remove books from a district library; proposed Ohio legislation could defund public libraries; Utah to release list of books banned from all public schools; and more news.

The U.S. Court of Appeals issued a partial victory for plaintiffs in the Llano County, TX, case over removing books from the library; parents have filed a federal lawsuit against the Florida Board of Education; and a high school graduate tries to give The Handmaid's Tale to her superintendent at graduation.

From a big-city internship to work at the family Laundromat, these books for tweens deliver a range of experiences.

Seven new manga releases that are sure to be a hit with YA readers. 

 They are a community’s soul, “cathedrals to who we should be as a society,” and so much more. 

From a fire-breathing corgi to bunnies with wings, characters in these fantasy titles for elementary and middle school readers hold strong appeal.  

Conveying a range of experiences, these stories of family, love, humor, and loss will engage children during Caribbean American Heritage Month and beyond.