ICYMI The state of New Jersey passed the Freedom to Read Act in early December, a law which forbids schools and libraries from removing books based on “viewpoint discrimination, requires school and library boards to establish and follow clear policies on how library materials can be challenged and protects educators and librarians from criminal and civil penalties for their work. https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/industry-news/libraries/article/96729-new-jersey-delivers-a-victory-for-the-freedom-to-read-and-for-librarians.html