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Hey, readers!

Another Banned Books Week has come to an end and, I have to admit, this year it felt different. While I know book challenges happen all the time, typically this week feels like a celebration of literature, freedom of speech, and libraries. But this year it feels more serious and urgent. Attempts to ban books are on the rise and politicians …