Dictionaries Are Now Banned Books View this email in your browser Dictionaries, encyclopedias are banned books in Florida schools under a new law I Read More
‘The Color Purple’ Illuminates the Power of Daydreaming Amid Trauma “The Color Purple” musical film reimagines a classic with vivid daydreams and themes of love, faith, and empowerment. Read More
Representation Matters With New ‘Little Mermaid’ Hans Christian Andersen’s story resonates with another generation. Plus, these novels with mermaid themes make great beach reads for the Read More
The Judy Blume Book That Changed Everything SHE LIT: The Judy Blume Book That Changed Everything ♾️ How a Judy Blume classic revolutionized the middle grade genre. Read More
Defunding Libraries Remains a Legal Threat SHE LIT: Defunding Libraries Remains a Legal Threat 🏛️ Missouri lawmakers vote to defund the state’s libraries while others vow Read More
Black Characters in Children’s Literature Are Disappearing as Schools Limit History Courses *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* Searching for books by Black female authors this month? Take a look at authors we’ve featured Black characters Read More
When Diverse Books Don’t Cross Our Paths SHE LIT: When Diverse Books Don’t Cross Our Paths 🧭 Students forced to read certain books may not see what Read More
Congresswoman Cori Bush, Ibram X. Kendi Discuss Empowerment Factor in Banned Books Movement Cori Bush and Ibram X. Kendi spotlight banned books and Black history at Busboys and Poets in D.C. Read More
Banning Books Could Lead to Defunding Libraries SHE LIT: Banning Books Could Lead to Defunding Libraries 📖 A rural Michigan town defunds its library over books with Read More
When Book Banning Turns Violent SHE LIT: When Book Banning Turns Violent Safety concerns for writers of banned books take spotlight amid Salman Rushdie attack. Read More
Another Famous Author Complains About Diversity SHE LIT: Another Famous Author Complains About Diversity 😒 Joyce Carol Oates joins the ranks of James Patterson of bringing Read More
A Discussion on Banned Books Looks at Disinformation https://mailchi.mp/729f922e52fe/a-discussion-on-banned-books-looks-at-disinformation https://mailchi.mp/729f922e52fe/a-discussion-on-banned-books-looks-at-disinformation SHE LIT: A Discussion on Banned Books Looks at Disinformation A panel focused on the banning of books Read More
Book Review: ‘Juliet Takes a Breath’ by Gabby Rivera Gabby Rivera’s “Juliet Takes a Breath” follows a Latina college student’s queer awakening in Portland. Read More
Will Great Reflection Usher More People Into The Book Industry? *|MC:SUBJECT|* *|MC_PREVIEW_TEXT|* View this email in your browser June is Pride Month! Join the #shelitbookclub this Sunday at 11 a.m. Read More
LGBTQIA+ Books Are More Banned Than Ever LGBTQIA+ Books Are More Banned Than Ever *|MC:SUBJECT|* Subscribe to the newsletter View the original newsletter sent June 10, 2022 Read More
Book Festivals Highlight Diverse Works Amid Banned Books Movement Maryland book festivals spotlight literary diversity and free speech amid rising book bans nationwide. Read More
Why ‘Beloved’ Stole the Spotlight in Politically Charged Books Debate The Virginia gubernatorial election placed the Toni Morrison classic Beloved in the crosshairs of the conversation on race entering American Read More
One World Authors Mark Banned Books Week With Conversation on Self-Education One World hosted an event Wednesday featuring some of the most celebrated and debated authors of our time for a Read More
The ‘Chilling Adventures of Sabrina’ Well-Read Black Girl Storyline Halloween weekend bingeing was at its height with the premiere of The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina on Netflix, the latest Read More