#Censorship

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.

New Jersey Proposes Anti-Book Ban Legislation

New Jersey becomes the fourth US state to propose an anti-book ban bill, tying state funding of public schools and libraries to freedom to read statements.

Central York High Schoolers Protest Book Bans (Again). Here’s What They Have To Say.

Central York High School students are once again protesting book bans at their school. Here's what they want you to know.

A Bill in Connecticut Would Fund Sanctuary Libraries: Book Censorship News, May 19, 2023

A Connecticut bill would provide funding for sanctuary libraries across the state. That, plus this week's book censorship news.