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The article focuses on the passage of Illinois House Bill 2789, signed into law as Public Act 103-0100, which aims to counter attempts to censor or ban books in school and community libraries. Topics include the implications of the law on library collection policies, the role of the American Library Association's Library Bill of Rights, and the broader context of book challenges and censorship in educational settings.

The article discusses Illinois Reading Council members and the research, trends, and ways of thinking about the library and media specialists' unique roles and expertise in fostering student literacy. It mentions that audiobooks provide a respite from screens, a multisensory experience, and another way for students to understand what it means to be literate. They are recommended to be incorporated into students' everyday practice.