A reader tries to make sense of book banning legislation and more in the latest round of comments received by SLJ.

Congrats! An amazing speech, and now I have so many questions 🙂

— Neil Klein, Facebook, in response to "2024 Margaret A. Edwards Award Acceptance Speech by Neal Shusterman"

Whoever came up with this idea, no doubt to attract votes in an election year, should read the Holy Scriptures. Sex is mentioned in the Bible in numerous verses, i.e. Song of Songs 7:6-14, 2 Samuel 1:26, the Song of Solomon, etc. In Genesis 1:28, God tells Adam and Eve to "Be fruitful, and multiply, and replenish the earth." That's sex -- a lot of it. Paul addressed the subject, in his letters. So, Louisiana wants a copy of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. SC & TN, by this new law, have left the door open for the Bible to be removed from their school libraries. Just some of the madness that comes from censorship ...

— Julia Towe, Facebook, responding to Fox 17 coverage, “Tennessee Schools Work to Adapt as New Law Bans Books with Any Sexual Content, Nudity,” in SLJ's post: "Librarians in South Carolina, Tennessee Scramble to Adapt to New Laws | Censorship News"

This is such an incredible story! I am not surprised that Jeff Kinney has taken the time to highlight the amazing work of librarians and library workers as he is so passionate about literacy, our libraries and showing this level of support. Keep the passion - so awesome! Congratulations to these recipients for their dedication! 🥳🫱🏽‍🫲🏾🎉

— Tessa Banuelos-Threets, on "Jeff Kinney Honors Librarians with “Nerd Dream” Weekend"

Celebrating is difficult when schools are fighting vouchers and librarians are being attacked. Has she read Project 2025 or whatever the new version of censorship is called?
— MGB@MGBustillo, X, in response to "Catching Up with Becky Calzada, Incoming AASL President"

#ReasonstoLoveLibraries: The ultimate productivity sanctuaries! At home, I’m tempted to garden, mow, clean, do laundry, and walk the dog (especially when facing a plot problem). But at the library? It’s just me, my thoughts, and a fortress of books. Thanks Madison Public Library!