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Kenai Peninsula’s Dual Book Challenges, Embarrassing School Board Outbursts, and More Censorship News This Week: November 5, 2021

After the Kenai library board rejected a grant for health-related books, community members rallied to raise over $16,000 for the library.

Books About the Rural Queer Experience

LGBTQ+ people live not just in cities but in small and remote towns, too. dig into these books about the rural queer experience, including Real Queer America.

What I Learned From Reading a Short Story a Day For a Month

In September, I began my Long Short Story Project, where I read a short story every day for a month. Here's what I learned.

10 of the Most Banned and Challenged Books in the Last Decade

Find the most banned books of the decade, as well as the most challenged, with notes on this form of censorship.

The Rise of Middle Grade and YA Black Horror

A look at the recent rise of middle grade and YA horror novels and how the centering of Black narratives is woven with social commentary.

New Releases Tuesday: The Most Anticipated Books Out This Week!

It’s Tuesday, which means it’s time for a new batch of book releases! Here are a few of the books out today you should add to your TBR.

20 Must-Read Queer Webcomics

The world of queer webcomics is truly wonderful and varied. This is just a sample of the vast queer imagination that exists, including Check, Please! by Ngozi Ukazu.

Launching a Book During the Pandemic: Authors on Pivoting, Promoting, and Perspective

What is it like for an author launching a book during the pandemic? To find some answers, I talked to four authors about their experiences.

The Best Comics We Read July-September 2021

Find your next comic in this list of Rioters' recent favorite comic and graphic novel reads.

20 Must-Read Adult Books by Trans & Genderqueer Authors From 2021

It's been a great year in adult trans lit! These 20 must-reads by trans and genderqueer authors cover horror and sci-fi to poetry and memoir, including Dear Senthuran by Akwaeke Emezi.