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#Censorship News Roundup

It’s Still Censorship, Even If It’s Not a Book Ban: Book Censorship News, August 30, 2024

The four Rs of book censorship are still censorship, even if some feel like a compromise to outright banning books.

Are You Registered to Vote?: Book Censorship News, August 23, 2024

Public institutions of civic engagement like schools and libraries are on the ballot. Make sure you're prepared to vote.

What Is Weeding and When Is It Not Actually Weeding?: Book Censorship News, August 16, 2024

It's not normal for thousands of books to be weeded at one time, especially in an era of increased book bans.

How To Explain Book Bans to Those Who Want To Understand: Book Censorship News, August

Use these talking points to help explain book bans to people who haven't kept up but want to understand.

A New Era for Banned Books Week: Book Censorship News, August 2, 2024

It's well beyond time to do more than put up a book display. It's time for action around Banned Books Week.

The Ongoing Censorship of High School Advanced Placement Courses: Book Censorship News, July 26, 2024

If THE HANDMAID'S TALE has been in the AP curriculum for a decade, how come it's suddenly a problem now?

The Quiet Censorship of Pride 2024: Book Censorship News, July 19, 2024

This year's Pride festivities faced fewer blatant attacks than last year, but there were also fewer events, displays, and celebrations.

Survey: What Happened During Pride Month? Book Censorship News for July 5, 2024

How did Pride go in your library, bookstore, or school? Drop your stories in our survey. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

The First American Union Understood The Necessity of Public Libraries and Education: Book Censorship News for June 28, 2024

None of the fights over public libraries or public education and the books in them are new. These democratic institutions matter.

Here Come The Public School Closures: Book Censorship News, June 21, 2024

One Iowa public school district is shutting its doors following laws that target public goods. Here's how it all connects to book bans.