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#Literary Activism

News and tools for engaging in literary activism, from ending book bans to supporting libraries and more.

Prepare Your Library Before January Arrives: Book Censorship News, November 22, 2024

How libraries should prepare for the incoming administration right now, from updating trustee descriptions to addressing mis/dis information.

Utah Bans 14th Book From Schools Statewide

The 16-year-old book LIVING DEAD GIRL must be removed from every public school across the state of Utah.

700+ Books Removed From Florida Schools: Book Censorship News, November 15, 2024

700+ books removed from Florida schools, an Alabama anti-censorship group's call to action, and more of this week's censorship news.

How to Fight Book Bans and Censorship in 2024

It's easy to feel helpless. This guide to fighting book bans shows what each of us can do to fight back and defend the right to read.

Texas Library Re-Classifies Nonfiction Native American History Book as Fiction: Book Censorship News, November 1, 2024

Here are the latest censorship news stories, which include a hopeful NJ bill, a Tennessee school district that has banned 400 books, and more.

Save Public Libraries and Schools By Voting Down-Ballot: Book Censorship News, October 25, 2024

One of the most crucial things you can do to save democratic institutions is to vote for board seats and other down-ballot initiatives.

What’s Happening in York County Library (SC) Should Be A Wakeup Call

Poor recording keeping, debates over what was or was not said and voted on, and special interests plague more than just this library system.

Book Challenges Are Financial Strains on Libraries—That’s The Point: Book Censorship News, October 18, 2024

If censors can't get the books removed that they've created a moral panic around, then they'll bankrupt public institutions.

A South Carolina Public Library Won’t Buy New Books for Those Under 18

South Carolina's new budget proviso provided the perfect opportunity for some York County board members to harm the institution.

Books Don’t Just Appear on Library Shelves: Book Censorship News, October 11, 2024

There are processes and guardrails that ensure only appropriate books are added to library collections. That plus this week's censorship news.