Cover Makeovers: What YA Book Wore It Best?
These five+ YA books are getting new looks in paperback. Check out the changes, some of which are big upgrades
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Resources to Better Understand the Mahmoud v. Taylor SCOTUS Decision: Book Censorship News, August 15, 2025
What does the Supreme Court's ruling on Mahmoud v. Taylor mean for the future of inclusive classroom books and lessons...
Kelly Jensen
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Queering Jane Austen In YA Literature
Read your way into some of the best recent LGBTQ+ YA retellings of Jane Austen...
Kelly Jensen
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“None Of These Books Are Obscene”: Judge Strikes Down Much of Florida’s Book Ban Bill
In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books
Kelly Jensen
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Under Threat from State, Florida Public Schools Are Banning These 55+ Books Without Review
Florida doesn't maintain a state-sanctioned list of banned books, but the state is pressuring schools to remove these 55 books
Kelly Jensen
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The Lie of “Local Control,” as Texas and Florida Signal What’s Next in Book Censorship: Book Censorship News, August 8, 2025
The actions Florida and Texas legislation is taking to target school libraries showcase what's to come nationwide. It's not "local
Kelly Jensen
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What Are The Biggest YA Books for Fall?: A Look at the Blockbuster Releases
A mega roundup of the biggest YA books hitting shelves this fall, including a boom in romantasy titles...
Kelly Jensen
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June’s New YA Nonfiction and YA Comic Releases
From pro-surfing to road trips gone bad, check out June's new YA nonfiction and YA comics releases...
Kelly Jensen
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Trans and Nonbinary Voices are Growing in YA
Author and YA fan Ray Stoeve shares the inspiration behind their project to document and highlight all of the trans
Kelly Jensen
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Queer Native, Indigenous, and Aboriginal YA Fiction
Read your way into a stellar lineup of queer Native, Indigenous, and Aboriginal YA books...
