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Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Censorship in education has surged, with over 10,000 book bans reported in the 2023-2024 academic year, impacting critical literary themes.

Brooklyn Book Lovers Rally Against Book Bans, Censorship

The nationwide Freedom to Read Day of Action united nearly 200 libraries in protest against book bans and censorship.

Brooklyn's main library will give away hundreds of banned books this weekend to fight censorship

NYC libraries are uniting against book bans through events aimed at promoting the freedom to read amidst rising censorship.

Brooklyn Public Library co-hosts first-ever Day of Action against book banning

Libraries are uniting for the first coordinated Day of Action to combat book banning in the U.S. on October 19.

Why All 3 NYC Library Systems Are Standing Against Censorship

There has been a significant increase in book bans, with over 10,000 instances reported in the 2023-24 school year and collective actions planned against censorship.

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Censorship in education has surged, with over 10,000 book bans reported in the 2023-2024 academic year, impacting critical literary themes.

Brooklyn Book Lovers Rally Against Book Bans, Censorship

The nationwide Freedom to Read Day of Action united nearly 200 libraries in protest against book bans and censorship.

Brooklyn's main library will give away hundreds of banned books this weekend to fight censorship

NYC libraries are uniting against book bans through events aimed at promoting the freedom to read amidst rising censorship.

Brooklyn Public Library co-hosts first-ever Day of Action against book banning

Libraries are uniting for the first coordinated Day of Action to combat book banning in the U.S. on October 19.

Why All 3 NYC Library Systems Are Standing Against Censorship

There has been a significant increase in book bans, with over 10,000 instances reported in the 2023-24 school year and collective actions planned against censorship.
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How Booksellers Are Taking On Book Banners

Book bans in Texas and Florida are met with legal challenges and grassroots movements to uphold the freedom to read.

America's Biggest Publisher Just Hired a Lobbyist to Fight Book Banning. She's Got a Plan.

Rosalie Stewart is appointed to combat book-banning campaigns in schools and libraries, focusing on freedom-to-read legislation.

California bans anti-LGBTQ+ book bans in public libraries - LGBTQ Nation

California's new law prohibits public libraries from banning books based on their viewpoints, ensuring diverse representation and access to literature.

How Booksellers Are Taking On Book Banners

Book bans in Texas and Florida are met with legal challenges and grassroots movements to uphold the freedom to read.

America's Biggest Publisher Just Hired a Lobbyist to Fight Book Banning. She's Got a Plan.

Rosalie Stewart is appointed to combat book-banning campaigns in schools and libraries, focusing on freedom-to-read legislation.

California bans anti-LGBTQ+ book bans in public libraries - LGBTQ Nation

California's new law prohibits public libraries from banning books based on their viewpoints, ensuring diverse representation and access to literature.
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Book ban supporters in DD2 schools get semantic in SC's largest attack on 'right to read'

A group in Summerville wants to remove over 150 books from school shelves, leading to the largest book ban attempt in South Carolina.
The ACLU emphasizes the importance of the freedom to read and challenges the ban request by concerned citizens in Dorchester District Two.

The Week in Libraries: January 12, 2024

There is an updated state-by-state "Legislation of Concern" tracker by EveryLibrary.
EveryLibrary is monitoring bills that threaten libraries and the freedom to read, as well as potentially positive legislative efforts.
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