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.

14+ Book Censorship Posts to Revisit: Book Censorship News, September 4, 2026

From building a group that defends the right to read to exploring what's meant by "book censorship," catch up on past book censorship posts.

Remixing the Classics, Nostalgic YA Horror, and More YA Book Talk

Catch up on the latest in YA book news, including new adaptations, remixing the classics for teens, and more.

Teen Journalists, A Horde of Horror, and More New YA Books for September 2, 2026

It's a packed new release week. This week's new YA books include numerous horror titles, a racing romance, historical fantasy, and more.

Anti-Censorship Legislation: Prisons Need Not Apply: Book Censorship News, August 28, 2026

A look at where and how freedom to read bills fail to address prison censorship and how advocates can help end carceral bans.

New YA Nonfiction and Comics for August 2026

From trailblazing Black women in Harlem to a comic custom-built for those who love fandom, dive into this month's new YA nonfiction and comics.

A Gothic Historical, and More New Books for August 26, 2026

New YA book releases this week include a work of Gothic historical fiction, a cut-throat academic rivalry, a quest fantasy, and more.

Request Denied (Again): Navigating Prison Censorship from the Outside: Book Censorship News, August 21, 2026

Where and how prison censorship impacts those outside the facility trying to provide books and education to those inside.

Texas Lt. Governor Threatens Public School Librarians and Educators: “We’re Coming for the Books”

Texas's Lieutenant Governor threatens public school librarians and educators over books in their schools.

Utah Bans Its 37th Book From All Public Schools

PUSH by Sapphire, published 30 years ago, is the 37th book now banned in all public schools in the state of Utah.

New Looks for Your YA Favorites: Series Redesigns of Late 00s and Early 10s Books

Several beloved YA series from the late 00s and early 2010s are being repackaged with new covers for a fresh audience.