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Philomel Books

Eric Carle's bright, beloved children's classic about an insatiable caterpillar has been collecting awards—and fans—since it was first published in 1969.

Hannah Keyser








John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove and the Montgomery County Audubon Collection, Audubon.org // Public Domain

John James Audubon didn't establish the Audubon Society, but he did create of America's most iconic works of natural history, 'The Birds of America.' He also had controversial views about vultures.

Austin Thompson
















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In time for National Library Week 2019, the American Library Association has put together a list of classic books that have been the target of censorship.

Michele Debczak