Kelly Jensen

Kelly is a former librarian and a long-time blogger at STACKED. She's the editor/author of (DON'T) CALL ME CRAZY: 33 VOICES START THE CONVERSATION ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH and the editor/author of HERE WE ARE: FEMINISM FOR THE REAL WORLD. Her next book, BODY TALK, will publish in Fall 2020. Follow her on Instagram @heykellyjensen.

Library Funding Targeted in New Trump Executive Order: What It Means & What To Do Now

What the Executive Order slashing the Institute of Museum and Library Services means, how it will impact you, and what you should do right now to stop the cuts.

Librarian Criminalization Bills Are Growing, But They’re Not New: Book Censorship News, March 14, 2025

With several bills that would criminalize librarians across the country, here's a recent history of this legislation and what it means. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Who Wore It Best?: 4 New YA Cover Makeovers

Four YA books seeing their 2025 paperback editions with new cover designs. Do you prefer one over the other?

New YA Book Releases This Week, March 12, 2025

One of my favorite things about Groundhog Lore—that is, the part about whether or not the marmot sees his shadow ...

The Best Book Covers of 2025 So Far

From the ultimate horse girl shirt to a can of eyeballs, feast upon some of the best book covers of 2025 so far.

Moms For Liberty Is Shutting Down BookLooks–But Why?

BookLooks.org, Moms For Liberty's unprofessional book ratings system used to ban books nationwide, is shutting down. But there's not exactly cause to celebrate yet.

Utah Bans 17th Book from Public Schools Statewide

Utah's State Board of Education just banned its 17th book, TRICKS by Ellen Hopkins. Every public school in the state must remove it.

How to Identify Credible Sources—A Skill More Crucial Than Ever: Book Censorship News, March 7, 2025

It's not just the content of news or press releases we need to care about. We need to understand its origins matter, too. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The Complicated World of YA Books for Younger Teens

YA books for younger teens exist, though there are many reasons why they're not always easy to find.

New YA Book Releases for March 5, 2025

It is a HUGE day for new YA book releases. Dive into this wide-ranging array of new YA hardcover and paperback titles out this week.

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