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Who makes the rules? Activism in schools, a guest post by librarian Jenny Arch

Who makes the rules? Activism in schools, a guest post by librarian Jenny Arch
Karen Jensen, MLS | Blogs,  Feb 14, 2024
Librarian Jenny Arch shares books that show how kids/teens can help shape their life through activism
Holiday House and Pixel + Ink Showcase: January through June 2024

Holiday House and Pixel + Ink Showcase: January through June 2024
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Feb 05, 2024
For all of your collection development and TBR needs, please enjoy these new titles from Holiday House and Pixel + Ink.
Book Review: The Reckoning by Wade Hudson

Book Review: The Reckoning by Wade Hudson
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jan 08, 2024
What I wouldn't give to see this used as a book club selection or a read aloud at school and then be a fly on the wall for discussions. There is so much to talk about in this deeply affecting look at racism, segregation, activism, and violence.
Fighting Back Against Book Bans: 'It's an Act of Resistance.' | Censorship News

Fighting Back Against Book Bans: 'It's an Act of Resistance.' | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Jan 03, 2024

Librarians, individuals, and grassroots organizations are on the offensive against censorship attempts.

SLJ Summit 2023 Takeaways: Tips and Ideas from Panels and Breakout Sessions

SLJ Summit 2023 Takeaways: Tips and Ideas from Panels and Breakout Sessions
SLJ Staff,  Dec 20, 2023

From intellectual freedom to AI, there was plenty to learn and discuss at the 2023 SLJ Summit in Atlanta. Here are just some of the ideas that came from those on panels and in breakout sessions.

Empowered in the Fight for Intellectual Freedom | SLJ Summit 2023

Empowered in the Fight for Intellectual Freedom | SLJ Summit 2023
Kara Yorio,  Dec 07, 2023

Panelists shared strategies, resources, and tips for coalition building for the fight against censorship at the SLJ Summit: A Vision for the Future.

Thin-Skinned, a guest post by Anya Davidson

Thin-Skinned, a guest post by Anya Davidson
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Oct 30, 2023
Night and Dana isn’t a horror story. It’s a story about horror-obsessed teens learning, like I did, to process their trauma and express their anger in productive ways.
Book Review: Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder

Book Review: Montgomery and the Case of the Golden Key by Tracy Occomy Crowder
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Oct 13, 2023
I loved watching Monty find all the pieces to solve the mystery of the key and watching him grow as an activist. A really good read.
NYPL Launches Teen-Focused

NYPL Launches Teen-Focused "Books for All" National Campaign | News Bites
SLJ Staff,  Oct 02, 2023

In this Banned Books Week edition of News Bites, the New York Public Library has launched a teen-focused "Books for All" campaign; EveryLibrary Institute and Book Riot release the results of their Parent Perception Survey; PEN America, NCAC, and ALA offer resources.

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