#Censorship

How Much Have Book Bans Impacted Author Visits? A Survey: Book Censorship News, June 16, 2023

A survey for authors about how book bans have impacted school visits and income. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Texas Officially Bans So-Called “Sexually Explicit” Books; Demands Book Ratings from Vendors

Texas's Governor signs a bill into law that gives him power over what books can be in libraries *and* forces ratings on books.

Illinois Has Officially Banned Book Bans

Illinois is the first state to officially ban book bans through new legislation that takes effect January 1, 2024.

SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE Is a Must-Watch to Understand Today’s Book Ban Movement: Book Censorship News, June 9, 2023

How SHINY HAPPY PEOPLE is a primer for understanding today's book ban movement. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Libraries Need to Prepare for Another Anti-LGBTQ “Hide the Pride” Campaign

Libraries need to prepare for Hide the Pride, a conservative campaign to remove all LGBTQ children's and YA books from libraries.

The Bible Officially Banned in Utah School District

Davis School District in Utah has officially banned the Bible from elementary and middle schools. The Book of Mormon may be next.

Unfurling The Book Banner Lies: Book Censorship News, June 2, 2023

Here's how book banners are lying about the queer panic in public libraries. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Why Are Schools in Maine Keeping GENDER QUEER on Shelves, Despite Challenges? A Case Study in What Makes a Difference

Maine has seen eight challenges to GENDER QUEER so far, but only one school has banned it. Why are schools in ME keeping it?

When Do We Move From Advocacy to Preparation?: Book Censorship News, May 26, 2023

As more anti-censorship bills become inevitable, how do we navigate shifting from advocacy to preparation?

Washington Post Finds That Rise in Book Challenges of LGBTQ+ Books Led by a Few People

Of the 1,000 challenges they analyzed, the Washington Post found a rise in complaints against LGBTQ+ books that were led by a few people.