Eight books for elementary through high school readers center issues of democracy with engaging examples and stories. ow.ly/pT8J50SXcOR

Several excellent 2024 children's books look at World War II in creative ways. "Heavy Medal" looks at four titles, two fiction and two nonfiction, and considers their Newbery potential. ow.ly/WKbS50To2lP

14 YA Romances to Warm Readers’ Hearts During Hispanic Heritage Month and All Year Round ow.ly/4T8c50TptQx These diverse YA romance novels featuring Latinx protagonists will be loved by readers this Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the year.

#BannedBooksWeek News, Events, and Resources ow.ly/JgRt50TpnBU

15 Titles with Haitian American Representation to Share with Kids of All Ages Share these titles that feature Haitian American representation or by Haitian American authors, including titles by Tami Charles and YA novels by Ben Phillipe and Ibi Zoboi. ow.ly/a0hX50Ttf4b

PEN America Reports over 10,000 Books Banned last school Year | News Bites ow.ly/76n150TtoIv PEN America released a memo showing a huge increase in banned titles from the previous year; Carole Boston Weatherford is the 2024 Young People's Poet Laureate; and more.

Join us October 10 for the most anticipated librarian gathering of the Fall/Winter 2024 publishing season—fully virtual and free to attend! ow.ly/GCl350TqMt1

Improve Your Social Media Life ow.ly/ZVNQ50TpuGK When is the latest social media product worth joining—and when is it time to leave another?

In a timely update of "Reading Rainbow," LeVar Burton revisited the iconic PBS series to discuss banned books with a rapt group of confused children, who shared their thoughts on the matter. (Feb 2024) #BannedBooksWeek ow.ly/RMya50TtvjX

15 Titles with Haitian American Representation to Share with Kids of All Ages Share these titles that feature Haitian American representation or by Haitian American authors, including titles by Tami Charles and YA novels by Ben Phillipe and Ibi Zoboi. ow.ly/a0hX50Ttf4b

Banned Books for Storytime | First Steps (Mar 2024) ow.ly/w5rL50TeGsq

Emma Straub’s first children's book, Very Good Hats, did not lead to the cancellation of her school visit by Katy (TX) ISD.. Parents objected to a Tweet she had written that said, “[F---] guns.” #BannedBooksWeek bit.ly/477uKX8

Evolution of an Activist: Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair Julia Garnett Shares Her Story ow.ly/Eho750TtKp5 Julia Garnett writes about what led her to speak at a school board meeting and why it was important to use her voice and organize against censorship.

Getting Up to Speed on Bluesky As Bluesky improves its community-building tools, more teachers and librarians are flocking to the platform as an alternative to X. Here's how to get the most out of it. ow.ly/Ygp950TpuNQ

18 More Reviews of Banned Classics | Defending the Canon ow.ly/A9WF50TtNzh NCTE and SLJ have partnered again to provide professional reviews of banned curriculum staples. We highlight 18 acclaimed works by Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more.

Getting Up to Speed on Bluesky More teachers and librarians are flocking to the platform as an alternative to X. Here's how to get the most out of it. ow.ly/jYOt50TtO6J Bluesky's flexibility in moderation options helps users filter out bad actors.

14 YA Romances During Hispanic Heritage Month and All Year Round ow.ly/4T8c50TptQx Get these diverse YA romance novels featuring Latinx protagonists into readers' hands this Hispanic Heritage Month and throughout the year.

On behalf of the Rockingham County (VA) School Board's content review committee, superintendent Dr. Larry Shifflett proposed to return five books to RCPS libraries and classrooms. However, board member Hollie Cave motioned to remove the books instead. ow.ly/QpYU50To5kN

Evolution of an Activist: Banned Books Week Youth Honorary Chair Julia Garnett Shares Her Story ow.ly/Eho750TtKp5 Julia Garnett writes about what led her to speak at a school board meeting and why it was important to use her voice and organize against censorship.

18 More Reviews of Banned Classics | Defending the Canon ow.ly/A9WF50TtNzh NCTE and SLJ have partnered again to provide professional reviews of banned curriculum staples. We highlight 18 acclaimed works by Alice Walker, Toni Morrison, F. Scott Fitzgerald, and more.