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#Literary Activism

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

Most People Don’t Know How Librarians Select Collection Materials, So What Do They Think of Book Bans?: Book Censorship News, November 3, 2023

Is there a correlation between knowing how librarians select collection material and perceptions of LGBTQ+ people?

Ending Censorship Applies to Prison, Too: A Prison Banned Book Week News Roundup, 2023

U.S. prisons have banned tens of thousands of books and remain the largest purveyors of censorship.

The Prom Is Back On at Hampshire High School

After being canceled last week, Hampshire High School students can now put on their spring musical, THE PROM.

They May Not Be The Most Targeted, But They’re Still Banned: Book Censorship News, October 27, 2023

86% of books banned in the 2022-2023 school year were removed at only one or two schools. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The Prom Musical Canceled at Hampshire High School Due to “Safety Concerns”

A classic censorship tale of revoking student rights because of poor planning for student safety by district administration.

All The Public Libraries Offering Free Access to Banned Books: A Comprehensive Guide

A comprehensive guide to the public libraries offering free access to banned books. Here's where and how.

Are Gatekeepers Giving Up The Fight Against Book Bans?: Book Censorship News, October 20, 2023

Scholastic's hands off approach to fighting book bans, all-white "best of" lists, and more proof of gatekeepers giving up. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Upcoming Subcommittee Meeting on “Combating Graphic, Explicit Content in School Libraries”

Tune in tomorrow, October 18, to the livestream of a hearing over "explicit content in school libraries," chaired by a Moms For Liberty fan.

Student Groups Against Book Bans: Book Censorship News, September 22, 2023

Student groups pushing back against censorship and book bans. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Schools Saw a 33% Increase in Book Bans Last Year; Average Publication Date of Most Banned Books Is 2005

Most books being banned are not new books, and public schools have seen a 33% rise in book bans over the last year, per PEN's new report.