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The beloved picture book Pinkalicious is among the over 400 books banned by Tennessee's Wilson County as of today.

Pinkalicious and Book Banning: It’s Pinka-ridiculous!

By Adela Nicolae, Staff Writer March 24, 2025

As a young girl, I was fascinated with the story of Pinkalicious, a character in the picture book of the same name written by Victoria Kann. Just like Pinkalicious, I loved all things pink, especially...

The Young Adult reading section at a Target - colonized by Colleen Hoover. | Image Credits: Mirella C. (Westridge Spyglass)

Op-Ed: The young adult genre and its spice tolerance

By Nadia Talanker, Entertainment Editor February 7, 2024

In an age inundated with digital distractions and fleeting trends, reading has emerged once more as a refuge. This renaissance, which appears to have initiated during the pandemic, involved various global...

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