The Book Faire: Children's Literature for Grownups Anthony Soto

New Releases


We Are All We Have by Marina Budhos
A Galaxy of Whales by Heather Fawcett
Alex Wise vs. the End of the World by Terry J. Benton-Walker

Resources


The Number of Independent Bookstores in the U.S. Has Doubled in the Last 8 Years:
https://bookriot.com/today-in-books-may-24-2024/
SJC school board considers banning 4 new books. What do you think?:
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2024/05/27/sjc-school-board-considers-banning-4-new-books-what-do-you-think/
Uncovering the Cover-up: How Republican Pennridge School Board Directors Secretly Banned Books:
https://buckscountybeacon.com/2024/05/uncovering-the-cover-up-how-republican-pennridge-school-board-directors-secretly-banned-books/




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Notable Releases:


DC Pride: Love and Justice
Your Story Matters: A Surprisingly Practical Guide to Writing by Richard Scrimger, illustrated by D. McFadzean
The Magic Paintbrush by Kat Zhand, Eric Darnell nad illustrated by Phoebe Zhong



References:


An Idaho Public Library Will Become Adults-Only July 1, 2024⁠:
https://bookriot.com/donnelly-public-library-adults-only/
Minnesota Bill to Ban Book Bans On Governor’s Desk⁠:
https://bookriot.com/minnesota-bill-to-ban-book-bans-on-governors-desk/


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Notable Releases:


Beach Cute by Beth Reekles
Lunar Boy by Jes and Cin Wibowo
Puzzleheart by Jenn Reese



References:


The Relic of Hoomspire by Sasha Gajic review on Goodreads:
https://www.goodreads.com/review/show/6497778754?type=review#rating_727147625
Alabama Families and Librarians Sue to Challenge Censorship Policies that Take Books Off Library Shelves:
https://democracyforward.org/work/alabama-families-and-librarians-sue-to-challenge-censorship-policies-that-take-books-off-library-shelves/
The 2024 Barnes & Noble Children’s & Young Adult Book Award Winners:
https://bookriot.com/the-2024-barnes-noble-childrens-young-adult-book-award-winners/
Enid Public Library Board Bans Pride Display, Entering Third Year of Pride Display Battles:
https://bookriot.com/enid-public-library-bans-pride-display/






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This week is a doozy. We are briefly outlining 40 bills introduced that targetlibraries and public schools across the united states.

States with legislative sessions that have happened/are ongoing this year:


Alabama
Arizona
Georgia
Iowa
Idaho*
Indiana
Kansas
Louisiana
Maryland
Minnesota
Missouri
Nebraska
Tennessee
Utah*
Virginia
Wet Virginia (Most bills introduced this year)
Wisconsin
Wyoming

*Have bills that have been signed into law



Notable Releases:


This Book Won't Burn by Samira Ahmed
And Then, Boom! by Lisa Flipps
The Secret library by Kekla Magoon



References:


Are Librarians Criminals? These BillsWould Make Them So:
https://bookriot.com/librarian-criminalization-bills/
Maryland Introduces Freedom to Read Act:
https://bookriot.com/maryland-introduces-freedom-to-read-act/
A Bill in Birginia Would Ban Book Bans by School Boards:
https://bookriot.com/a-bill-in-virginia-would-ban-book-bans-by-school-boards/
Frustrated with Senate, House Judiciary Comitte plugs library obscenity bill into Senate AI porn measure:
https://wvmetronews.com/2024/03/05/frustrated-with-senate-house-judiciary-committee-plugs-library-obscenity-bill-into-senate-ai-porn-measure/


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Children's Book Week 2024 kicks off on Monday May 6th. Good Books Young Troublemakers Book Club.



Notable Releases:


I'll Be Waiting for You by Mariko Turk
Puggleton Park by Deanna Kizis, illustrated by Hannah Peck
Not Like Other Girls by Meredith Adamo



References


2024 Children's Book Week Unveils Event Firsts: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/94936-2024-children-s-book-week-unveils-event-firsts.html
Children's Book Week Resources: https://everychildareader.net/cbw/
No Rules, Just Read: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MI6CZL2y7zE
A Middle School Book Club Makes Good Trouble, on a National Scale: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/94898-a-middle-school-book-club-makes-good-trouble-on-a-national-scale.html?oly_enc_id=2682G1265056D2W
Good Books Young Trouble Book Club: https://www.goodbooksyoungtroublemakers.org/


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This week's Book Report highlights the struggle of book bans across the United States as well as publishers and authors who are joining the fight.

Notable Releases:

A Game of Noctis by Deva Fagan
The Night War: by Kimberly Burbaker Bradley
Song of the Six Realms by Judy I. Lin
The Black Girl Survives in This One edited by Desiree S. Evans and Saraciea J. Fennel


References

New PEN America Report Finds School Book Bans at Record Levels: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/94823-new-pen-america-report-finds-school-book-bans-at-record-levels.html?oly_enc_id=2682G1265056D2W https://pen.org/?s=Banned+in+the+USA


Five Publishers Join Lawsuit to Stop Iowa Book Banning Law:
https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/publisher-news/article/94824-five-publishers-join-lawsuit-to-stop-iowa-book-banning-bill.html?oly_enc_id=2682G1265056D2W
New Releases: https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-book-news/article/94865-new-and-noteworthy-children-s-and-ya-books-april-2024.html

Interview:

The Power of Pets, Place, and Personal Experience: Lauren Castillo on the Inspirations Behind 'Just Like Millie':
https://open.spotify.com/episode/3csrlYnPbradwKNMwsUSqT?si=60d751410d9a4550


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