It’s Monday! What are YOU reading? It’s Banned Books Week 2026! Thank you to ALA (American Library Association) and all the other organizations who have vowed to LET BOOKS BE (this year’s motto for Banned Books Week). THANK YOU to all the creators who continue to write and illustrate for our children and for us!Continue reading “IMWAYR: Banned Books Week 2026 – Let Books Be”
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IMWAYR: Banned Books
IMWAYR is a weekly blog hop with kid lit co-hosts Jennifer from Teach Mentor Texts and Kellee and Ricki from Unleashing Readers. The original IMWAYR, with an adult literature focus, was started by Sheila at Book Journeys and is now hosted by Kathryn at The Book Date. It’s a great way to share what you’re reading and get recommendations fromContinue reading “IMWAYR: Banned Books”
Banned Books Week Focus: Raina Telgemeier
Raina Telgemeier is one of my favorite graphic novelists. Here, Mike Jung shares his thoughts about Raina…
Banned Books Week Focus: And Tango Makes Three
One of the most challenged books I’ve encountered in my years of teaching is And Tango Makes Three. One of my students once asked, “Why is this one banned? It’s about PENGUINS!” I love my open-minded students! Take a look…
