censorship

A Purrfect Fit: 80 Years of Catwoman Costumes

Celebrating 80 years of Catwoman: a look at the various costume choices for the character.

Contemporary Censorship in New Zealand

The long, ongoing tradition of highly organized censorship in New Zealand sparks interesting questions around responsibility, taste, and expression.

Crying Censorship: The Ethics of Publishing the Problematic

Let's take a good look at what censorship actually means, and talk about the damage publishing does when it gives book deals to problematic people.

Classroom Censorship in Mat-Su Alaska School District Latest In Long Line

Conservative, pro-family white men on an Alaska school board pull books from upper-level elective English classrooms.

The Library Bill of Rights: What They Are and What They Mean for You

Learn about the Library Bill of Rights, with explanations and examples of how library users might apply them in their own use of their libraries and more.

In Defense of the “Modern” Adaptation

In defense of the modern adaptation of classics.

Prison Ereaders and Tablets Should Be Free During COVID-19

PEN America, ALA, and other advocate groups for First Amendment rights demand fees for prison tablets--a vital tool for accessing information--be dropped.

25 of the Best Comics About Social Justice for Every Reader

Graphic novels and comic books have always been about social justice. Here are 25 great comics about social justice to inspire and educate you.

The Best Fiction Podcasts You Need to Listen To

Trom the spine-tingling to the rib-tickling, these are some of the best fiction podcasts you should get in your ears right now.

Reading YA Books May Increase Empathy and Integrity

New research suggests there might be a connection between reading YA books and increased empathy and integrity.