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Black Lives Matter

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.

NYC parents

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor may set a precedent for parental rights in school curriculums regarding LGBTQ+ content.

fromLos Angeles Times

Education

As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

The rise in book bans reflects a chilling effect on children's literature, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ and racially diverse narratives.

Black Lives Matter

fromAdvocate.com

His LGBTQ+ book is the most challenged in America. Here's why he's not giving up

George M. Johnson emphasizes the importance of storytelling for marginalized communities, especially amidst ongoing book bans targeting LGBTQ+ and racial identities.

What's At Stake With The Supreme Court's LGBTQ+ Schoolbooks Case

The Supreme Court's decision in Mahmoud v. Taylor may set a precedent for parental rights in school curriculums regarding LGBTQ+ content.

fromLos Angeles Times

Education

As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

The rise in book bans reflects a chilling effect on children's literature, particularly targeting LGBTQ+ and racially diverse narratives.

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.

fromScary Mommy

A Librarian Demonstrates How Sneaky Book Bans Can Be

Book bans often occur unnoticed, impacting access to literature, especially from diverse voices.

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Censorship in education has surged, with over 10,000 book bans reported in the 2023-2024 academic year, impacting critical literary themes.

Brooklyn Book Lovers Rally Against Book Bans, Censorship

The nationwide Freedom to Read Day of Action united nearly 200 libraries in protest against book bans and censorship.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Florida education officials report hundreds of books removed from schools

Florida's education department has banned over 700 books, raising concerns about increased censorship following the enactment of House Bill 1069.

fromwww.theguardian.com

US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic year

Massive increase in book bans in US public schools, with over 10,000 titles banned between 2023 and 2024.

Abbott Elementary Recap: The Sassy Wizard Kid

The rise in book bans reflects a growing tension between parental rights and freedom of expression.

fromScary Mommy

A Librarian Demonstrates How Sneaky Book Bans Can Be

Book bans often occur unnoticed, impacting access to literature, especially from diverse voices.

Jodi Picoult's 'Nineteen Minutes' tops PEN America of books banned in schools

Censorship in education has surged, with over 10,000 book bans reported in the 2023-2024 academic year, impacting critical literary themes.

Brooklyn Book Lovers Rally Against Book Bans, Censorship

The nationwide Freedom to Read Day of Action united nearly 200 libraries in protest against book bans and censorship.

fromwww.theguardian.com

Florida education officials report hundreds of books removed from schools

Florida's education department has banned over 700 books, raising concerns about increased censorship following the enactment of House Bill 1069.

fromwww.theguardian.com

US public schools banned 10,000 books in most recent academic year

Massive increase in book bans in US public schools, with over 10,000 titles banned between 2023 and 2024.

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fromAdvocate.com

Louisiana LGBTQ+ activist exonerated after 3 years of unconstitutional prosecution

Matthew Humphrey was wrongfully arrested for protesting book bans and has since been exonerated.

His charges were dismissed after highlighting viewpoint discrimination against LGBTQ+ individuals.

fromwww.esquire.com

Miscellaneous

Arizona Book Banners Notch Another Victory; JD Vance Gives a Concerning Speech in Europe

Organized parental groups in Scottsdale successfully pushed for book bans in schools, claiming many lacked educational value.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Education Dept. Ends Book Ban Investigations

The Education Department will no longer investigate school book removals, supporting states' rights and aligning with conservative objectives.

fromOregon ArtsWatch * Oregon Arts & Culture News

Efforts to ban books in Oregon libraries are on the rise; library patrons and supporters are pushing back * Oregon ArtsWatch

Increasing book bans in schools reflect ongoing cultural clashes regarding identity and representation in literature.

Many book challengers did not read the works they sought to ban, highlighting a disconnect in community involvement.

fromAdvocate.com

10/10/24

Pete Buttigieg is being urged by Michigan Democrats to run for governor, aiming to keep the seat blue.

fromwww.nytimes.com

Books by Jodi Picoult, John Green and Stephen King Among the Most Banned in Schools

Nineteen Minutes was banned in 98 school districts, reflecting a troubling trend in book censorship in America.

fromFast Company

Books

Why this children's book publisher isn't afraid of book bans

The debate over children's books about racism reflects a larger cultural conflict in the U.S.

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Left-wing politics

Oprah takes aim at book bans and JD Vance's 'cat lady' jibe in DNC speech

Oprah Winfrey urges against book bans and emphasizes the need for character and decency in leadership.

Books

31 Books We Can't Wait to Read in 2023

Focusing on the excitement and anticipation of new books in 2023 amidst the challenges faced in the publishing world during 2022.

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