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Utah’s Draconian Book Banning Bill Close to Passage; An Anti-Book Ban Bill Proposed In Response

Although a major book ban bill is close to passage in Utah, another bill meant to end book bans by the state has hit the legislature. Here's what is in both bills–and what you can do.

ABCs of Book Banning, an Oscar-Nominated Short Documentary, Free on YouTube

Catch the Oscar nominated short documentary "ABCs of Book Banning" for free on YouTube this week.

What Updates Should Library Collection Policies Include?: Book Censorship News, February 23, 2024

Entering the fourth year of book bans is an opportunity to once again evaluate and update library collection policies. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

New Mexico’s Anti-Book Ban Bill Is Dead

Despite passing through two House committees, the state's legislative session closed before the bill considered further. It may be back in 2025.

Maryland Introduces Freedom to Read Act

Maryland delegates propose a new Freedom to Read Act to protect library workers and library material from discrimination and removal.

Targeting Demographic Data to Skew Reality: Book Censorship News, February 16, 2024

Parents are opting their kids out of important surveys that help researchers and organizations meet the educational needs of those students. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Oregon Bill to Curtail School Book Bans; Anonymous Ad Sows Disinformation

Oregon becomes another state attempted to address discriminatory book bans in public schools. An anonymous ad sowing disinformation about the bill led to flurry of pushback.

Autauga-Prattville Library Board Bans LGBTQ+ Books for Under 17s; Red Labeling Queer Adult Books

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.

Why Do We Even Read?: Book Censorship News, February 9, 2024

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.

Missouri Secretary of State Candidate Promises to Burn Books

In a disturbing video, Missouri Secretary of State candidate Valentina Gomez torches two queer YA books and promises to burn more.