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School Board Reverses Reprimand of Teacher for Anti-Racist Book

Several board members who voted to discipline the teacher had received financial donations from the parent who filed the complaint.

We Need Diverse Books Starts Grant for Educators Teaching Diverse Stories

In response to increased censorship of diverse books in schools, WNDB has started offering Educators Making a Difference Grants.

Libraries Are More Popular Than Ever and Library Workers Don’t Earn Livable Wages: The State of U.S. Public Libraries

US public libraries are more popular than ever, but library workers are mostly not paid a livable wage: new research into library data.

Books Under Fire in Walla Walla, Washington: How To Support the School Board’s Decision

Support the Walla Walla, Washington, school board in its decision to keep four books in shelves in public school libraries.

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Needs Your Support

The library workers have been facing harassment for months because the library carries inclusive books for all ages. They need your help.

Gender Queer Under Review in Coppell, Texas; Director’s Response Is a Model to Follow

The Coppell, Texas, public library director's response to a complaint about Gender Queer is a template for all libraries.

How To Use FOIA To Uncover Book Challenges

It's your right as a citizen to utilize the freedom of information act. Here's what it is and how to use it to fight book challenges.

American Library Association Names the Best YA Audiobooks of 2022

The Young Adult Library Services Association has announced their 2022 Amazing Audiobooks for Young Adult Readers list.

Celebrated Children’s Illustrator and Author Ashley Bryan Has Died

Celebrated children's illustrator and author Ashley Bryan has passed away at age 98.

The Network of Suburban Moms Working To Stop Book Bans

Red Wine and Blue is a group of over 250,000 suburban moms working to end book bans across the USA.