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- 1Utah bans seven more books from all public schools▼Utah just banned 7 new books — at once — from all public schools in the state. Here’s what the novels are about.
Utah has removed seven additional novels from all public school libraries and classrooms statewide, in one of the latest mass removals under the state's book-ban law. The Salt Lake Tribune reports on the content of the banned titles, which officials have deemed to contain objectionable material. The move is part of an ongoing wave of school book restrictions in Utah that has drawn criticism from free-speech advocates and librarians.
- 2'The Librarians' Screening Marks Banned Book Week▼‘The Librarians’ Screening Celebrates Banned Book Week
A screening of the film 'The Librarians' was held to celebrate Banned Book Week, an annual event highlighting efforts to challenge and remove books from libraries and schools. The event drew attention to debates over censorship and the role of librarians in defending access to books, a topic generating ongoing discussion in communities across the country.
- 316 Middle Grade and YA Novels Center Mental Health Stories●16 Resonant Middle Grade and YA Novels That Center Mental Health Stories
School Library Journal has published a roundup of 16 middle grade and young adult novels that put mental health at the center of their stories. The list highlights how children's and teen publishing continues to expand honest portrayals of anxiety, depression, grief and other struggles, offering young readers books that reflect their experiences and give educators and librarians starting points for conversations.