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.
Catch the Oscar nominated short documentary "ABCs of Book Banning" for free on YouTube this week.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
In a disturbing video, Missouri Secretary of State candidate Valentina Gomez torches two queer YA books and promises to burn more.