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Conservative Lawmakers Have A New Stunt In Their Push To Ban Books
It involves the American Library Association, which has stood up for books deemed offensive.
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The Digital Public Library Protects Our Right to Read Banned Books
The Banned Book Club provides free ebooks in areas where books are banned
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Book Bans are Increasing, and Writers of Color are the Target
According to new data by The American Library Association’s Office of Intellectual Freedom, 2022 was a record year for censorship
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Texas School District Pulls the Bible, Black, and LGBTQ-Centered Books From Library Shelves
The Keller Independent School District has given parents and employees the power to flag books for review.
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Nashville Public Library Offering “I Read Banned Books” Cards to Self-Ruling Readers
The NPL hopes to give out 5,000 of the limited-edition library cards before the end of May.
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Indianapolis Center For Black Literature and Culture Enters New, Interactive Spaces
In the new wave of digitizing historic, Black archives, Indianapolis’ Center for Black Literature and Culture enters the chat.
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Idaho House Republicans Pass Bill Which Could Lead To Prosecution of Librarians For Certain Books
The penalties would include a maximum fine of $1,000 as well as up to a year in jail.
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Why Is It So Hard For Incarcerated People To Get Access To The Books They Need And Want?
Grassroots organizations are helping get books into prisons, despite the restrictions put in place to stop them.
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Carla Hayden Becomes 1st Black Librarian of Congress
On Sept. 14, the Library of Congress made history as Carla Hayden became the first black—and first female—librarian of the world’s largest library, the GED Section reports. Hayden was sworn in by Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts. “To be the first female librarian of Congress speaks to what Melvil Dewey said when…