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How to Fight Book Bans in 2024: Book Censorship News, April 26, 2024

Despite the wealth of resources out there, folks still ask: how do you fight book bans in 2024? That, plus censorship news this week.

Book Banning County Commissioners Censor Honor for Girl Scout’s Banned Book Library

This case study in Hanover County, Virginia, is a reminder that book banners don't stop at the schools...or public libraries.

The Rebecca Caudill Awards Unbanned by Millburn School District in Suburban Chicago

After banning the book awards program from the district last month, the board has brought it back to life after significant pushback.

Google Is Destroying Your Access to News: Book Censorship News, April 19, 2024

Google adds to the ongoing challenges of navigating our current information crisis.

Double The Book Bans In Half The Time: PEN America’s Latest Book Ban Report

"Blue" or "red" state doesn't matter–the book bans are happening across the country at record speeds, per PEN's new report.

Sexual Assault Awareness Month & Book Banning: Book Censorship News, April 5, 2024

We know LGBTQ+ books and books by/about people of color are banned. A full 25% of banned books also explore sexual violence.

Louisiana HB 777 Would Criminalize Librarians and Libraries Who Join the American Library Association

Louisiana Library workers or libraries who seek membership in the largest professional organization would be criminalized for doing so.

Celebrate the Right to Read with Stickers (+ Action)

Spread the message about the importance of the right to read and ending book bans with these powerful stickers.

How Public Libraries Are Targeted Right Now—It’s Not “Just” Books: Book Censorship News, March 29, 2024

Public libraries are experiencing book bans, but the methods by which the institution is under attack need to be addressed.

How The BookmarkED/OnShelf App, Created to Help Schools Ban Books, Fuels Them Instead

A student data privacy nightmare meets the use of artificial intelligence stealing banned and challenged book lists nationwide.