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Stephen King is the most banned author in US schools, according to report
U.S. faces 'expanded and escalated' book censorship, PEN America reports
Judge gives preliminary approval to Anthropic settlement
Judge approves $1.5 billion settlement over AI company Anthropic's alleged use of pirated books

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Reading Rocket Parent Resources

Engaging, Explicit, and Elaborated: An Initial Trial of Media-Enhanced Preschool Vocabulary Instruction
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Getting Your First Grader Off to a Good Start: Tips for Families
Music to One’s Ears
The Efficacy of Digital Media Resources in Improving Children’s Ability to Use Informational Text: An Evaluation of Molly of Denali From PBS KIDS

NY Times Books

John Stockwell, Who Wrote a Tell-All Book About the C.I.A., Dies at 88
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Newbery Medalist Kwame Alexander Starts an Imprint at Sourcebooks

Library News

CHP Hosts Junior Officer Academy at the El Centro Library - Calexico Chronicle
Chico library shooting suspect arraigned on murder charges in Butte County court - CBS News
Woman memorializes friend with Little Free Library - Yahoo
Suspect in Chico library shooting appears in court for arraignment - CBS News
Pekin Library’s exotic animal event boosts summer reading - CIProud.com

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