- Ian Kumamoto explores the fears and pressures behind the wave of book challenges and bans and the repercussions of taking away books that validate young readers’ experiences. (MIC)
- And Amanda Marcotte has similar words about what’s behind attempts to silence educators and prevent them from teaching critical race theory, the Holocaust, and other topics deemed “too disturbing” for kids. (Salon)
- Meanwhile, British teachers want more diverse books, says Alison Flood. (The Guardian)
- I will always feel an instant connection to peope like Molly Templeton, who think this much about organizing their books. (Tor)
- Nina Patel explains book exchanges. (Book Riot)
- Tom Simonite warns us that synthetic voices are coming for our audiobooks. (WIRED)
- Jenny Gross reports on the banning of Maus in Tennessee. (New York Times)
