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

Allen Ginsberg Poems, Anne Frank’s Diary, and More of The 400+ Books Banners Are Eager to Pull in Texas

The "Protect Childhood" substack by a state committeewoman in Texas lists 400+ books to be banned upon HB 900's start.

Districts Are Turning to AI to Ban Books: Book Censorship News, August 18, 2023

How an Iowa school district used ChatGPT to ban books. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Brave Books’ Storytime to Become Annual Event, But Was It Even Successful?: Book Censorship News, August 11, 2023

The "See You At The Library" Storytime that did nothing impressive, plus this week's book censorship news roundup.

Feminist Book Club Experiences Second Break-In & Needs Help to Recover

What was meant to help create a worker-owned coop in Feminist Book Club has turned into a need to recuperate from a series of office break-ins.

Book Bans May Bring the Return of Child-Free Libraries: Censorship News, August 4, 2023

Policies in response to book bans are pushing kids out of libraries — plus, this week's censorship and book banning news.

Walking Away From Omelas: Connecting Ursula K. Le Guin’s Short Story to Our Current Political Climate

A reader considers similarities between "The Ones Who Walk Away from Omelas" by Ursula K. Le Guin and leaving her city due to discrimination.

Age-Restricted Library Cards Aren’t a Solution. They’re a Liability: Book Censorship News, July 28, 2023

The creation of age-restricted library cards comes with a host of potential legal liabilities. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

How To Own A News Cycle: Book Censorship News, July 21, 2023

How right-wing media lies to keep its name on your tongue. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Book Censorship News: July 14, 2023

This week's roundup of book censorship news, including books removed, books kept, and reversal of decisions.

The Impact of Book Bans on Authors

Book bans are impacting school and library visits, where most authors earn at least 1/4 of their annual income.