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In the Catalog
Never Give A Baby A Library Card
Erin Sandberg
Babies are warned not to be given library cards, as the endless knowledge they could gain–like cooking, sewing, driving, or running businesses–could lead to uncontrollable chaos.
From the Catalog
Book Comes Home
Rob Sanders
Celebrate the right to read with this kid-friendly picture book that explores book banning from the book’s point of view.
From the Catalog
Roar for Reading
Beth Ferry
When Julius, a young lion, sees library books removed from the library, he realizes the power of his voice and uses his roar to advocate for the value of all books.
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Everything in Its Place
A Story of Books and Belonging
Pauline David-Sax
A shy girl who feels most at home in the school library gains the courage to extend herself to others when she encounters a group of unique, diverse, inspiring women at the diner where her mother works.
From the Catalog
Dear Reader
A Love Letter to Libraries
Tiffany Rose
A voracious young reader pens a love letter to libraries and books, and powerfully expresses the need for diversity and the importance of representation in stories.
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This Book Is Not for You!
Shannon Hale
When the bookmobile librarian refuses to lend Stanley the story he wants, he learns the importance of advocating for the book of his choosing, and in doing so teaches the librarian the virtue in allowing everyone to select the stories they enjoy.
From the Catalog
The Burning of the Books
Jonah Winter
Reflecting on the Nazi book burnings, evocative art emphasizes the threat of censorship, reminding us that what happened in Germany could happen anywhere, even in America.
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Down With Lime Books!
Jan Zauzmer
An allegorical picture book about the very real dangers of book banning.
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On Hoopla
Mr. Lemoncello’s Library Olympics
The Graphic Novel
Chris Grabenstein
Kyle and his friends are back in Mr. Lemoncello’s Library to compete in his extravagant library Olympics.
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On Libby
Ink Girls
Marieke Nijkamp
In a vibrant city that thrives on trade and invention, two girls from very different walks of life join forces to fight censorship and protect the people they love.