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Twenty-Four Seconds from Now . . . A Love Story
In a series of moments spanning two years, seventeen-year-old Neon navigates the progression of his relationship with Aria, culminating in a case of the jitters as the two intend to take the next big step in their relationship. "Neon is freaking out...
Twenty-four months ago, a feisty, fangy little dog chased him around a cemetery. Not Neon's finest moment. Except, chasing the dog chasing Neon was... Aria. Way more than fine.
Twenty-four weeks ago, Neon and Aria, who are most definitely a THING, are thinking about connecting on a whole other level.
Twenty-four days ago, Neon tries not to die of embarrassment in the diner as his mother gives him a whole lot of things to think about before... before...
Twenty-four minutes ago, Aria's parents are out for the evening, and Neon is in, with a bouquet of chicken tenders (Aria's most favorite thing besides Neon!) as tonight's the night...
Right now, Neon is freaking out!
by Jason Reynolds
Book of the Month - March 2025
In an alarming trend sweeping across our educational landscape, "The Reading Lens" has compiled a growing list of books by Black authors facing bans. This systematic removal of Black literature from shelves represents more than just administrative censorship—it's an erasure of crucial perspectives from our educational spaces. The targeting of Black authors echoes a disturbing historical pattern where the acquisition of literacy and knowledge by Black Americans was once criminalized, with severe punishments for those caught learning to read.
Black-owned bookstores have long served as vital community hubs, offering safe spaces where banned literature can be discovered and discussed freely. These establishments aren't merely retail operations—they're cultural institutions that preserve and celebrate Black literary traditions when educational systems fail to do so. As the titles appearing on "The Reading Lens" list continue to grow—spanning genres from children's picture books to academic texts—these bookstores become increasingly important sanctuaries of knowledge, providing access to the honest portrayals of Black experiences and historical truths that some would prefer to silence.
Banned and Challenged Books: When Black Voices Are Silenced
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