Jeff and Rebecca talk about LeVar Burton's book deal, opening up the National Book Awards, book banning news, and why no one should think this is the forever home for Simon & Schuster.
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West Virginia House passes bill that allows prosecution of librarians
Maryland legislators introduce the Freedom to Read Act
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