A Llano County librarian who refused to ban books at the direction of the board and county has filed a lawsuit with a firm making a name for themselves protecting libraries nationwide.
Minnesota's HF 3782 would not only aim to end book bans in public schools and libraries but would emphasize the knowledge, training, and expertise of librarians.
Despite passing through two House committees, the state's legislative session closed before the bill considered further. It may be back in 2025.
Maryland delegates propose a new Freedom to Read Act to protect library workers and library material from discrimination and removal.
This year's slate of Summer Scares titles—selected to promote a love for reading horror—include knockout picks in adult, young adult, and middle grade fiction. Check 'em out.
Library workers at Autauga-Prattville Library now need to red label all LGBTQ+ books to warn the public library patrons of its content; LGBTQ+ books for kids completely banned, too.
Thanks to algorithms, our digital worlds are created for us, not by us. As a result, libraries are seen by some as scary because they reach an entire community—not just an individual. That, plus this week's book censorship news.
Virginia's Senate has passed a modification of the state's parental notification bill that would ban book bans by school boards.
Seventy-five percent of parents do not believe in the necessity of diverse books. But why? That, plus this week's book censorship news.
Washington state legislators have advanced a bill that would curb book banning in schools.
