banned books week

Autauga-Prattville Library Board Bans LGBTQ+ Books for Under 17s; Red Labeling Queer Adult Books

Library workers at Autauga-Prattville Library now need to red label all LGBTQ+ books to warn the public library patrons of its content; LGBTQ+ books for kids completely banned, too.

LeVar Burton Responds to Book Bans with “Reading Rainbow” Video

LeVar Burton talks book bans on Jimmy Kimmel Live with a video riff on his classic Reading Rainbow.

14 February 2024 Book Club Picks, From Reese’s Book Club To Sapph-Lit

What's your book club reading this month?

Why Do We Even Read?: Book Censorship News, February 9, 2024

Thanks to algorithms, our digital worlds are created for us, not by us. As a result, libraries are seen by some as scary because they reach an entire community—not just an individual. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

A Bill in Virginia Would Ban Book Bans by School Boards

Virginia's Senate has passed a modification of the state's parental notification bill that would ban book bans by school boards.

Forever . . . A Judy Blume Cover Retrospective

A new cover for Judy Blume's classic FOREVER . . . hit shelves this year. Let's look back at several iterations of the cover over its publication history.

American Intolerance and Book Bans: Book Censorship News, February 2, 2024

Seventy-five percent of parents do not believe in the necessity of diverse books. But why? That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Freedom to Read Act Reintroduced in New Jersey

One of the most comprehensive Freedom to Read bills has been introduced in New Jersey legislature.

The Library Trust Matrix: Book Censorship News, January 26, 2024

Most parents trust librarians, but that trust is continually undermined. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Be Your Own Library Advocate: Book Censorship News, January 19, 2024

Library workers need to stand up for themselves and the work they already do—and need time to do so. That, plus book censorship news.