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The Ongoing Censorship of High School Advanced Placement Courses: Book Censorship News, July 26, 2024

If THE HANDMAID'S TALE has been in the AP curriculum for a decade, how come it's suddenly a problem now?

The Quiet Censorship of Pride 2024: Book Censorship News, July 19, 2024

This year's Pride festivities faced fewer blatant attacks than last year, but there were also fewer events, displays, and celebrations.

Help Clear These School Library Wish Lists

Help make this a wonderful school year by clearing school librarian wish lists.

University Library Receives Bomb Threat “In The Name of Donald Trump”

It's the second university library bomb threat in under a week.

Books About Disability Are Popular Banning Targets: Book Censorship News, July 12, 2024

It's Disability Pride Month and while there's much to celebrate, there's much to be worried about, including bans on disability-themed books.

Why Would a Private University Be Leased Public Library Space? Retaliation.

The same month he demanded removal of a Pride display and demanded staff silence, a county exec leased public space to a private university.

Survey: What Happened During Pride Month? Book Censorship News for July 5, 2024

How did Pride go in your library, bookstore, or school? Drop your stories in our survey. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The First American Union Understood The Necessity of Public Libraries and Education: Book Censorship News for June 28, 2024

None of the fights over public libraries or public education and the books in them are new. These democratic institutions matter.

Iowa Senator Tells Schools Use Moms For Liberty’s BookLooks, Book of Books to Remove Books

Why did Senator Salmon send districts in her jurisdiction the Moms For Liberty Book of Books and BookLooks?

Here Come The Public School Closures: Book Censorship News, June 21, 2024

One Iowa public school district is shutting its doors following laws that target public goods. Here's how it all connects to book bans.