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Here are the Top 13 Most Banned and Challenged Books of 2022

Book challenge attempts almost doubled in 2022, most targeting books about LGBTQIA+ people or by authors of color.

Independent Bookstore Day 2023 Celebrations Across the Country

Find out what cities across the U.S. are doing to celebrate Independent Bookstore Day 2023 on April 29th and get in on the fun!

Summer Listening Sorted: Don’t Miss Out on These 28 Free Audiobooks from SYNC

SYNC, an annual summer audiobook program for teens, is back to provide 28 free audiobooks from April to August.

So, What Are Agents Seeing in the Era of Book Bans?: Book Censorship News, April 21, 2023

TWILIGHT TV Series Announced

A Twilight show is being made! In addition to Stephenie Meyers being involved with the production, here's what else we know so far.

37 States & Millions of Students Impacted by 2022-2023 School Year Book Bans So Far: PEN America’s Latest Report

The Future of Libraries Involves Affordable Housing

The Boston Public Library is the latest in a string of public libraries to plan to incorporate affordable housing into its buildings.

Tennessee Bill Would Punish Publishers for Selling “Obscene” Material

The bill would make it a felony for publishers or distributers to "knowingly sell obscene material" to Tennessee schools.

2023 International Booker Prize Shortlist Announced

Honoring the finest works of translated fiction from around the world, the International Booker Prize has announced its 2023 shortlist.

The Bestselling Books of the Week, According to All the Lists