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

What begins as a story about a Girl Scout Honor being censored for being about a teen's banned books project is a story of commissioners complicit in book banning county-wide.

Poetic Memoirs, Collections, and Nonfiction Books for Your Book Club

For Poetry Month, get into these memoirs, poetry collections, and nonfiction books written by poets.

Paperback Reader: Your Guide to Spring 2024 YA Paperback Releases

There are so many excellent paperback YA books hitting shelves this spring. Dive in and discover your next favorite book.

Vermont Poised to Curtail Library Book Bans, Bad Ebook Contracts, and Protect Teen Library Records

Vermont's comprehensive Senate Bill 220 would give teens 12 and up privacy in their library borrowing records, restrict book bans in public and school libraries, and more.

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

The app reported to "help" schools and parents navigate book bans is funded by Amazon Web Services, HEB Grocery Founder, and More.

Delaware, Connecticut Legislators Propose Anti-Book Ban Measures

Legislative proposals in Delaware and Connecticut would protect the right to read in public and school libraries. If you live in either state, contact you reps ASAP.

Llano County Public Librarian Fired for Not Banning Books Sues County, Library Commissioners

A Llano County librarian who refused to ban books at the direction of the board and county has filed a lawsuit with a firm making a name for themselves protecting libraries nationwide.

The Landmine of Common Sense Media: Book Censorship News, March 1, 2024

Why Common Sense Media deserves continued scrutiny during this era of book banning—especially when it's added to library management software. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Your Go-To Guide for How and Where to Read Manga

Want to read manga but aren't sure how to get started? This guide can help!

10 of the Best Historical Fiction Books About Books

What are your favorite historical books about books?