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Moms for Liberty Challenges Rebuffed in North Carolina | Censorship News
By SLJ staff
In Wake County, NC, 189 book challenges filed by Moms for Liberty in one recent week were rejected. Illinois governor signs law to protect book access, while Texas, Indiana, and Iowa get new legal restrictions. 

41 Great New Titles by Holly Black, Carole Boston Weatherford, Nikki Grimes, and More | Starred Reviews, June 2023
By SLJ Reviews
June's starred reviews include nonfiction by Lesa Cline-Ransome and Ruta Sepetys, along with Spanish language books, holiday titles, and music.

Jason Reynolds Is Just Getting Started
By SLJ staff
The Margaret A. Edwards Award winner took over SLJ’s Instagram for a live Q&A that spanned his books, inspiration, censorship, and AI. Here's what he shared.

Transcending Time: YA Fiction Set Between the 1960s and 1990s | Great Books
By Emily Walker
There’s something about historical fiction that entices readers. These collected titles reach into the latter part of the 20th century covering romances, revolutions, and everyday life for today’s teens to explore.

15 Coming-of-Age Middle Grade Novels and High-Interest Nonfiction for Tweens | We Are Kid Lit Collective
By Sam Bloom, Edith Campbell, Sujei Lugo Vázquez, and Lyn Miller-Lachmann
There’s something for every middle grader in this roundup curated by the We Are Kid Lit Collective. Up-and-coming chefs, family and friendship drama, and propulsive informational texts will keep tweens engaged beyond the summer months.