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How To Directly Impact Democracy: Book Censorship News, July 1, 2022

This week's book censorship news includes draconian new library collection policies in TX and VA and more.

Dubai Opens New Book-Shaped Library

The largest cultural project in Dubai's history is a book-shaped library.

A New York Library Bans Pride Displays and LGBTQ Kids’ Books, And Other Library Censorship Stories from Pride Month

Libraries from California to North Carolina to Utah to New York have seen their Pride displays challenged or removed this month.

The 50 Best Book Covers of 2021, As Chosen By Graphic Designers

Annually, the The American Institute of Graphic Arts announces the 50 best book covers of the previous year. Here are the 2021 winners.

Virginia Politicians Sue Oni Press and Maia Kobabe Over GENDER QUEER

Attorney Tim Anderson has filed a lawsuit against Oni Press, publisher of GENDER QUEER, as well as author Maia Kobabe.

Canadian Librarian Responds To Threats Against Drag Story Hour by Adding Second Event

When a Canadian librarian received threats for hosting a Drag Story Hour, she said, "They pissed me off. So... I added a second story time."

Angie Thomas’s ON THE COME UP Teaser Trailer Is Here

Peep the teaser trailer for ON THE COME UP, the adaptation of Angie Thomas's novel, coming soon from Paramount+.

Librarian Vandalizes 2 Public Libraries, Spray Painting “Groomers”: Book Censorship News, June 24, 2022

This week's book censorship news includes a roundup of Pride displays being dismantled, Pride story time protests, and more.

2022 Boston Globe–Horn Book Award Winners

The Boston Globe–Horn Book Awards were announced today. They celebrate excellence in children’s and young adult literature.

George M. Johnson Announced as Honorary Chair of Banned Books Week

The author of one of the most banned and challenged books of 2021 has been named the honorary chair of Banned Books Week.