Before it was a bloody slasher film, I Know What You Did Last Summer was a quiet, psychological novel about four teenagers tormented by guilt. For author Lois Duncan, the film’s shift to graphic, sensationalized violence was especially painful. #IKWYDLS #IKnowWhatYouDidLastSummer #LoisDuncan #BooktoFilm #90sHorror #MovieAdaptation #BookVsMovie

“Being near him made me feel like my heart was still hopping.” What started as a cheeky jab at Mike Pence became a bestselling, award-winning children’s book about love, equality, and two very adorable bunnies. A Day in the Life of Marlon Bundo by Jill Twiss (illustrated by EG Keller) is defiant, sweet, and still one of the most banned books in America.#BannedBooks #LGBTQBooks #MarlonBundo #Bookstagram #KidLit #JohnOliver #TrevorProject #AIDSunited

May 5th is the National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and Girls, highlighting the systemic violence faced by Indigenous women globally.

From secret libraries to banned book clubs, these 7 powerful reads show how words can challenge censorship, authoritarianism, and fear.

Judy Blume has long been celebrated for her candid and honest exploration of topics such as puberty, sexuality, and personal identity. Blume has been a recurring figure in the debate on censorship, both as an advocate against book banning and as the author of several frequently challenged books. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. This novel follows the eponymous Margaret, an 11-year-old girl navigating the complexities of growing up.

Toni Morrison’s words changed the landscape of American literature. From Beloved to Song of Solomon, she gave voice to the complexities of Black life with unmatched depth and poetic grace. Dive into her legacy, her activism, and the stories that continue to shape generations.

Fictional worlds offer us a mirror to examine the values, decisions, and forces shaping our reality. As we navigate uncertain times, these stories remind us of what’s at stake and what’s possible when we choose to confront challenges with courage, empathy, and vision. The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood "Better never means better for everyone...It always means worse for some."