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#Censorship News Roundup

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.

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.

American Intolerance and Book Bans: Book Censorship News, February 2, 2024

Seventy-five percent of parents do not believe in the necessity of diverse books. But why? That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The Library Trust Matrix: Book Censorship News, January 26, 2024

Most parents trust librarians, but that trust is continually undermined. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Be Your Own Library Advocate: Book Censorship News, January 19, 2024

Library workers need to stand up for themselves and the work they already do—and need time to do so. That, plus book censorship news.

Book Banning Will Not Stop at Schools: Book Censorship News, January 12, 2024

Public libraries need to prepare for what's happening at school libraries to happen to them. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Data Overwhelmingly Supports Libraries and Library Workers: Book Censorship News, January 5, 2024

The data supports the work of libraries and library workers far more than it doesn't. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Partial Victory in Iowa Book Ban Lawsuit: Book Censorship News, December 29, 2023

State attorneys for Iowa clarify that the new laws do not ban LBGTQ+ books in school libraries. That, plus book censorship news this week.

Highlights and Lowlights from 2023 in Book Banning News: Book Censorship News, December 22, 2023

The highlights and lowlights of 2023 in book banning news and trends. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

When Do Parents Trust Their Children With Materials at the Library?: Book Censorship News, December 15, 2023

Here's what parents believe about their children's access to age-appropriate material. That, plus this week's book censorship news.