#Censorship

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.

Anti-Book Ban Bill Introduced in New Mexico

New Mexico legislators introduce an anti-book ban bill for their public libraries.

Proposed Anti-Book Ban Bills Presented in Massachusetts

A pair of new anti-book ban bills would affirm the expertise of librarians in book challenges, make banning more difficult.

Book Banning Will Not Stop at Schools: Book Censorship News, January 12, 2024

Public libraries need to prepare for what's happening at school libraries to happen to them. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Another Round of Public Library Bomb Threats

Minnesota public libraries have had a wave of bomb threats called in over the last week, closing institutions early & increasing fear.

The Dictionary, Guinness World Records Among Books Banned in Escambia County, Florida

Several dictionaries, encyclopedias, Guinness World Records, and classic books have been banned in Escambia Schools.

Librarian and Anti-Censorship Activist Amanda Jones Tells Her Story

Anti-censorship advocate and school librarian, Amanda Jones, talks about her work against book bans—and her upcoming book.

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