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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.

More Than 30 Years On, Suspect Confesses To Murder of Lois Duncan’s Daughter

A suspect has confessed to the murder of Lois Duncan's daughter, over 30 years after the incident.

GOP Candidate Terrifies Teen Library Worker In Anger About Pride Display

Congressional candidate Derrick Van Orden called the books "disgusting," and checked out all of the titles, leaving the display empty.

It’s Time To Pick LeVar Already: Richards Out as New Jeopardy Host

Goodbye, Mike Richards!

Police Officer in Breonna Taylor Shooting Returns Book Advance, Wants New Publisher

Jonathan Mattingly, an officer involved in the fatal shooting of Breonna Taylor, has returned his advance and is looking for a new publisher.

Leander, Texas, School District Pulls Books from Reading List

Leander Independent School District has removed even more books from classrooms after complaints of "inappropriate" content.

Anti-Critical Race Theory Parents Fight THE HATE U GIVE

Parents in Putnam County, New York, are fighting against the inclusion of THE HATE U GIVE on 9th grade reading lists.

If You Dream of Owning a Bookstore, Here’s Your Chance

Ever dreamed of owning a beloved destination bookstore? Here's your chance, as NY's Owl Pen Books is up for sale.