For immediate release | September 14, 2022

Sourcebooks and 精东传媒present banned book journal and reading guide

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CHICAGO — Sourcebooks, a leading independent publisher based in Chicago, and the 精东传媒’s (ALA) book publishing imprint, 精东传媒Editions | 精东传媒Neal-Schuman, announce publication of “.” Available via the as well as through bookstores nationwide, this interactive recommended reading list presents readers with a different banned or challenged book to explore each week. The perfect gift for all bibliophiles and social justice activists, this journal is far more than a simple list of reads. Each recommended title features a synopsis, review, and prompt for reflection, drawing on the expertise of editors from the association and its book review magazine Booklist, delving into why the book was censored. The titles span categories and genres, from fantasy and graphic novel to nonfiction and romance, but all have been challenged or banned at some point. Sourcebooks will donate 25% of the profits from sales of the journal to Unite Against Book Bans and The National Coalition Against Censorship.

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