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They May Not Be The Most Targeted, But They’re Still Banned: Book Censorship News, October 27, 2023

86% of books banned in the 2022-2023 school year were removed at only one or two schools. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Scholastic Says They’ll Walk Back Their Separate Diversity Collection for Book Fairs

Scholastic Book Fairs will no longer offer a separate diverse voices book case. But they still fail to address many questions.

The Prom Musical Canceled at Hampshire High School Due to “Safety Concerns”

A classic censorship tale of revoking student rights because of poor planning for student safety by district administration.

All The Public Libraries Offering Free Access to Banned Books: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide to the public libraries offering free access to banned books. Here's where and how.

Are Gatekeepers Giving Up The Fight Against Book Bans?: Book Censorship News, October 20, 2023

Scholastic's hands off approach to fighting book bans, all-white "best of" lists, and more proof of gatekeepers giving up. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Upcoming Subcommittee Meeting on “Combating Graphic, Explicit Content in School Libraries”

Tune in tomorrow, October 18, to the livestream of a hearing over "explicit content in school libraries," chaired by a Moms For Liberty fan.

Scholastic Offers Option to Exclude Diverse Books from Book Fairs

Scholastic has separated out LGBTQ books and BIPOC books into an optional add-on box in a policy some are calling a "bigot button."

What Else Do Parents Who Believe Librarians Should Be Prosecuted for Library Materials Think?: Book Censorship News, October 13, 2023

Nearly 20% of these parents believe no child should ever have access to age-appropriate books with LGBTQ+ characters.

The People Behind BookmarkED Are Behind Book Bans in Texas–One Is a School Administrator

The story of the founders of an app meant to "help" library workers with book bans gets even clearer.

The Emotional (and Financial) Toll of Book Bans: Book Censorship News, October 6, 2023

Book bans are taking an emotional and financial toll on authors, librarians, and booksellers. That, plus this week's book censorship news.