Take that, Censorship!

In a major win for free speech and young people nationwide, the Brooklyn Public Library is offering FREE electronic access to recently banned books that might not otherwise be available for teens and young adults regardless of where they live. With the recent spate of book bans extending from public schools to public libraries, the Brooklyn Public Library is waiving fees and offering FREE eCards to young people across the nation, providing access to 350,000 eBooks, 200,000 audiobooks, and 100,000 databases.

According to the article published in The Hill:

To receive the card, teenagers need to send an email to BooksUnbanned@bklynlibrary.org or send a message to the library’s Instagram account @bklynfuture and share an essay, story or video on the importance of intellectual freedom and the impact that a book ban or challenge has had on their life.

To read the full article, as well as receive additional information on how to fight censorship in your community, click here.

New March Books!

Similac Baby Formula Recall: Is Your Baby's Food at Risk?

Abbott [baby formula manufacturer] voluntarily recalled several of its baby formula products after four infants reportedly got sick. The powder formulas were distributed across the country, and possibly exported to other countries, the Food and Drug Administration said.

The powder formulas impacted by the recall include Similac, Alimentum and EleCare. To identify if you have a package affected by the recall, check the number on the bottom of the container. If it starts with digits 22 through 37 and contains K8, SH or Z2, and has an expiration of April 1, 2022, or later, it should be thrown out. All of the recalled formula was produced at the company's Sturgis, Michigan, facility, the company said. 

Abbott has set up a web page where you can check if your powder formula's lot number is included in the recall: https://www.similacrecall.com/us/en/product-lookup.html. Consumers can get more information at www.similacrecall.com on how to obtain a refund or replacement, or call Similac customer service at 1-800-986-8540. 

Excerpted from From CBS News, By Sophie Reardon

Some February New Books!

Reading Makes Your Brain Grow Stronger