April is a month for growth, curiosity, and asking questions, and there’s no better way to do that than through books that challenge the world around us. This month, we’re spotlighting banned and challenged books for young readers (and the young at heart), stories that have sparked conversation, pushed boundaries, and, in some cases, faced censorship for doing exactly what literature is meant to do: tell the truth!!

A review of Family Lore through a decolonized lens.

A review of Clap When You Land by Elizabeth Acevedo through a decolonized lens.