The Landry News by Andrew Clements is a young adult novel about fifth-grader Cara Landry and her teacher, Mr. Larson, who start a school newspaper at Cara’s new school. The newspaper becomes a platform for exploring freedom of speech and tackling school issues. Cara initially struggles with the power of her words after a critical editorial about Mr. Larson, but learns to use the newspaper responsibly. As the publication grows, it faces scrutiny from a principal who aims to use it against Mr. Larson. Ultimately, the newspaper's content sparks important discussions about the role of journalism and freedom of expression, culminating in a school board hearing that validates the newspaper’s impact and Mr. Larson's teaching.
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