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The Landmine of Common Sense Media: Book Censorship News, March 1, 2024

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.

YA Books by Trans Authors You’re Reading for the Read Harder Challenge

Are you participating in this year's Read Harder Challenge?

Bill to End Book Bans on Table in Minnesota

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.

8 of the Best Sci-Fi Novellas To Read In One Sitting

What is your favorite sci-fi novella?

5 Cozy Fantasy Books You’re Reading for the Read Harder Challenge

What's your favorite cozy fantasy book?

Growing Up: YA Authors with Debut Adult Novels in 2024

Read your way into new romcoms, thrillers, dragon-infused fantasy, and more with these YA authors' adult books in 2024.

An Affair, a Secret Child, and a Houseguest Who Makes it Weird: Read an Excerpt of THE GUEST by B.A. Paris

In B.A. Paris's THE GUEST, a woman who leaves her husband after he confesses to an affair and a secret child becomes an unwelcome houseguest.

Was Betty Friedan the Originator of “Gaslight Gatekeep Girlboss”?

"She, too, was gaslit and gatekept into believing she was a girlboss, and she spread that toxicity around."

7 Black Romance Novels That Celebrate Black Joy

What are your favorite Black romance novels?

What are You Reading This Week — February 15, 2024

What have you been reading lately?