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Most Parents Want School Libraries for Their Children–But With Restrictions

95% of parents believe every school should have a library, but 60% also believe those libraries should have restrictions.

Books Save Lives Act Introduced To US Congress

The Books Save Lives Act would ensure trained librarians in every school and classify book bans as federal civil rights violations.

Book Bans Encourage More Book Bans: New PEN Report

PEN America's latest report looks at trends over the last two years in book banning.

When Do Parents Trust Their Children With Materials at the Library?: Book Censorship News, December 15, 2023

Here's what parents believe about their children's access to age-appropriate material. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

One Parent Got 444 Books Removed from a Wisconsin School District

Bad policy meets bad intentions, leading to 444 books being removed from Elkhorn Area School District.

Manufacturing Problems with School and Library Books to Cash in on Solutions: Book Censorship News, December 8, 2023

2023 saw the rise of businesses cashing in on the book banning crisis they helped create. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

“Fight Book Bans” Act Introduced in US Congress

The bill would fight book bans by giving public school districts access to up to $100,000 each during the challenge process.

Lawsuits Are The Way Forward: A Look at Every Current Book Ban Lawsuit

There are currently lawsuits against book ban laws and policies across the USA. Here's a guide to them as of December 2023.

Most Parents Trust, Respect, and Feel Safe with Librarians: Book Censorship News, December 1, 2023

Despite rhetoric from the far right, most parents feel their kids are safe in libraries and that librarians are trustworthy.

Most Parents Rank Librarians as Trustworthy in New Parental Perceptions of Librarians Survey

An overwhelming majority of parents and guardians believe librarians are trustworthy and that libraries are safe spaces for children.