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.
Why Common Sense Media deserves continued scrutiny during this era of book banning—especially when it's added to library management software. That, plus this week's book censorship news.
Minnesota's HF 3782 would not only aim to end book bans in public schools and libraries but would emphasize the knowledge, training, and expertise of librarians.
Although a major book ban bill is close to passage in Utah, another bill meant to end book bans by the state has hit the legislature. Here's what is in both bills–and what you can do.
Catch the Oscar nominated short documentary "ABCs of Book Banning" for free on YouTube this week.
THE PERKS OF BEING A WALLFLOWER, a classic of both YA literature and book censor ire, turned 25 years old this month.
Entering the fourth year of book bans is an opportunity to once again evaluate and update library collection policies. That, plus this week's book censorship news.
Despite passing through two House committees, the state's legislative session closed before the bill considered further. It may be back in 2025.
Read your way into new romcoms, thrillers, dragon-infused fantasy, and more with these YA authors' adult books in 2024.
Maryland delegates propose a new Freedom to Read Act to protect library workers and library material from discrimination and removal.
Parents are opting their kids out of important surveys that help researchers and organizations meet the educational needs of those students. That, plus this week's book censorship news.