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It’s Time To Vote In The 2021 Goodreads Choice Awards

This year's Goodreads Choice Awards is open. Here's what you'll find among the categories -- and what's notably missing.

School District Tells Teachers to Balance Books On Holocaust With “Opposing” Views

Carroll school district advised teachers to carry books that have "opposing" perspectives on the Holocaust because of new Texas bill.

Librarians Face Possible Charges for Carrying Sex Education Books

Campbell County librarians face legal intimidation for doing their jobs, while the commissioner threatens to cut funding over book challenges.

Book Riot Will Match Your Donations to Planned Parenthood of Greater Texas

Abortion is a legal and safe medical procedure. We're matching your donations to help support Planned Parenthood and overturn Texas's heartbeat law.

OUT OF DARKNESS Pulled For Review in Central Texas Middle Schools

This time it's Lake Travis Independent School District in Central Texas pulling a book for review from middle school libraries.

Instead of School Board, Leander Police Investigate Book Challenge

Instead of requesting the school board review the title, this Leander parent went directly to the police, who are now investigating.

School District Maintains Ban of Antiracist Books Despite Student Protests

Despite a week of protests by students, York Central school district has reaffirmed its ban of a list of Black and Latinx teaching resources.

Teacher Pulled From Classroom After Highlighting Inclusive Materials

A third grade teacher was pulled from the classroom after highlighting inclusive and activist literature on social media.

Students Protest Book Bans in Pennsylvania School District

Students at Central York High School protest a four-page list of banned materials by Black and Brown creators, leaders, and thinkers.

Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses: A New American Literary Award

Monday, August 30, 2021, marks the launch of the Republic of Consciousness Prize for Small Presses in the USA.