Ah, safe travels. When you get a moment, check messenger for a DM I sent. 😊

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This is not to say the 8 books are not influential (although I’d debate you on a couple). And I’m not gonna list the dozens of alternative options that could have been selected. But there ARE dozens. I’m sure the folks who put this list together put a lot of thought into it. Just not enough.

“Authors are a party harmed by censorship” author Padma Venkatraman #IBBYRegional2025

Thank you!

Thank you so much! These are such great lists! I need to spend more time with them and add to my TBR pile!