The app reported to "help" schools and parents navigate book bans is funded by Amazon Web Services, HEB Grocery Founder, and More.
No, book bans don't make the kids want to read the books. No, book bans don't just impact schools. Those and other common myths and ideas about book bans. (Plus this week's book censorship news roundup.)
Calling the Rebecca Caudill awards "left leaning," the school board in Wadsworth, Illinois, canceled the long-running award program in the district.
Where do the anti-book ban bills proposed in nearly a dozen U.S. states stand right now? That, plus this week's book censorship news.
The director was fired by the board for refusing to remove 113 books from the teen area that had LGBTQ+ content. This comes after the board implemented a new 53-page policy guide.
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.
Public colleges, universities, and community colleges have the bullseye on them. None of this is about "protecting the kids." That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup.
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.
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.
Minnesota's HF 3782 would not only aim to end book bans in public schools and libraries but would emphasize the knowledge, training, and expertise of librarians.