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.

Book Lovers Unite: YA Books Set In Bookstores

Fall in love with these excellent YA books set in bookstores. These stories are packed with love, friendship, family, and, of course, books, including This Is All Your Fault by Aminah Mae Safi.

Allegheny County Jail Deeply Restricts Access to Literature for Incarcerated Individuals

Allegheny County Prison discontinues access to books for incarcerated individuals, choosing profit over rehabilitation.

Burbank, CA School District Faces Unique Anti-Racism Book Ban Situation

A complicated book challenge arises in Burbank, California, putting antiracism and teaching methodology under the spotlight.

Libro.fm Announces The Top 10 Audiobooks of 2020 at Bookstores

Libro.fm's top 10 audiobooks from 2020 is a window into the year and what readers were eager to talk about.

10 Small Independent Bookstores In The Midwest To Support Right Now

The Midwest is populated with a wide range of incredible independent bookstores. Here are 10 to buy from online or IRL.

Pregnancy Books During a Pandemic Are Fantasy Reads

A pregnant reader on why pregnancy books during a pandemic are impossible to connect with or relate to.

Why I Still Use — and Like — Goodreads

It stinks for book discovery. It can be mired with bad behavior. But I still love Goodreads and won't give it up.

Summer Scares Is Back to Celebrate Horror In Libraries (And Beyond!)

The Horror Writers Association, in collaboration with United for Libraries, Book Riot, and Booklist are excited to announce Summer Scares 2021.

Parents Sue North Carolina Charter School Over THE POET X

Parents call The Poet X "a frontal assault on Christian beliefs and values." The school won't censor the title.

Soothe Election Night Anxiety With These 7 Free Coloring Pages

These seven free coloring sheets are good for a little unplugging and self-care in times of stress.