#Censorship

A Bill in Virginia Would Ban Book Bans by School Boards

Virginia is among the several US states attempting to legislate against book bans.

American Intolerance and Book Bans: Book Censorship News, February 2, 2024

Books by or about queer people and people of color draw ire because intolerance is baked into American culture. That + book censorship news.

Washington State Introduces, Advances School Anti-Book Ban Bill

Washington joins several other US states in advancing anti-book ban legislation this session.

Freedom to Read Act Reintroduced in New Jersey

One of the most comprehensive Freedom to Read bills has been introduced in New Jersey legislature.

The Library Trust Matrix: Book Censorship News, January 26, 2024

Most parents trust librarians, but that trust is continually undermined. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Kansas Legislators Introduce Anti-Book Ban Bill

Lawmakers in Kansas have filed a bill to combat book bans in public schools and libraries.

Anti-Book Ban Bill Introduced in Colorado

A new bill in Colorado would establish anti-discriminatory and anti-removal practices when it comes to book bans in public and school libraries.

Be Your Own Library Advocate: Book Censorship News, January 19, 2024

Library workers need to stand up for themselves and the work they already do—and need time to do so. That, plus book censorship news.

What Do Parents Really Think of Libraries and Book Bans?: Survey Results

The results are in for three surveys of more than 3,000 parents asking about their perceptions of libraries, librarians, and book bans.

Fifth Circuit Court Calls Texas READER Act Unconstitutional; Stays Law

A big win for intellectual freedom in Texas, as Fifth Circuit Court signals the Texas READER Act is unconstitutional.