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These Are the Most Banned Picture Books from 2021-2022

PEN America has counted and reviewed the most banned picture books from 2021-2022 and found a few common elements.

Simon & Schuster is Up for Sale Again

Months after a federal court ruling blocked the Penguin Random House deal, the publisher Simon & Schuster is once again up for sale.

The 2023 Summer Scares Winners Are Here!

Summer Scares aims to introduce new readers–and deepen the knowledge of fans–to great horror books for adults, teens, and middle graders.

Vermont State University Gets Rid of Physical Library for Digital-Only, Despite Protests

Despite student protests, Vermont State University is donating most of the library's physical books and going digital-only.

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

The New York Times, Publishers Weekly, Amazon, and Indie Bestsellers all have their own bestseller lists. Here are the combined results.

$55,000 in Antiquarian Books Were Stolen From Family Bookstore

Russell Books in a third-generation family bookstore in Victoria, BC. On Wednesday, $55,000 in antiquarian books were stolen in a break-in.

HarperCollins, HarperCollins Union Reach a Deal

Details on the agreement are forthcoming, but HarperCollins Union leaders and the publisher have reached a tentative deal.

Write Your Legislators About Banned Books Right Now With This Template: Book Censorship News, February 10, 2023

One way to take action right now on book bans: write a letter to your legislators. Here's a template alongside this week's censorship news.

Stephenie Meyer Announces Two More TWILIGHT Books

Twilight fans rejoice! Stephenie Meyer has announced that two new Twilight books will be released. Here's what we know so far.

Haymarket Book Publisher Offering Free eBooks on Black History

A Chicago-based independent publisher has responded to the recent attack on Black History by offering free ebooks. Here's how to access them.