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More Politicians Need To Address Book Bans: Book Censorship News, February 24, 2023

One US Governor spoke out against book bans. It should be a model for other politicians. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Oklahoma One Step Closer to Implementing State-Wide Book Rating System

Oklahoma Senators just advanced a bill to create book ratings for school and public libraries.

How to Talk About Book Bans With Friends, Library Patrons, and More: Book Censorship News, February 17, 2023

A guide to talking with friends, as well as with library patrons, about book bans right now. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Write Your Legislators About Banned Books Right Now With This Template: Book Censorship News, February 10, 2023

One way to take action right now on book bans: write a letter to your legislators. Here's a template alongside this week's censorship news.

Here’s How Moms For Liberty Is Lying About Books

A new Moms For Liberty guide to "bad books" is purposefully deceitful about "parental rights."

The Book Banners’ Recruitment Agenda: Book Censorship News, February 3, 2023

Here's how "parental rights" groups are recruiting censors to their cause. That, plus this week's book ban news.

An Open Letter to Stephen King: Book Censorship News, January 27, 2023

No, kids CAN'T get the books being banned at libraries and bookstores, Mr. King. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

You’ve Missed the Plot: Book Price Increases Contribute to Ongoing Censorship

If you thought "teens can get those $15.99 YA paperbacks from the library," you've missed the fact that book bans mean they can't.

Proposed Legislation in Several States to Eliminate LGBTQ+, “Obscene” Books: Book Censorship News, January 20, 2023

Several states have introduced new bills to ban queer books and books by authors of color. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Three Future Targets for Book Censors: Book Censorship News, January 13, 2023

Three areas where censorship and First Amendment rights may be at stake. That, plus this week's book censorship news.