#Censorship News Roundup

The 2024 Lambda Literary Awards Shortlists Are Here

The best of LGBTQ+ books, from mystery to children's titles, comics to romance, are all in this year's Lambda Literary Award shortlists.

You’re Wrong About These Common Myths About Book Ban: Book Censorship News, March 22, 2024

No, book bans don't make the kids want to read the books. No, book bans don't just impact schools. Those and other common myths and ideas about book bans. (Plus this week's book censorship news roundup.)

State Anti-Book Ban Legislation Updates: Book Censorship News, March 15, 2024

Where do the anti-book ban bills proposed in nearly a dozen U.S. states stand right now? That, plus this week's book censorship news.

They’re Dismantling Higher Education, Too: Book Censorship News, March 8, 2024

Public colleges, universities, and community colleges have the bullseye on them. None of this is about "protecting the kids." That, plus this week's book censorship news roundup.

The Landmine of Common Sense Media: Book Censorship News, March 1, 2024

Why Common Sense Media deserves continued scrutiny during this era of book banning—especially when it's added to library management software. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

What Updates Should Library Collection Policies Include?: Book Censorship News, February 23, 2024

Entering the fourth year of book bans is an opportunity to once again evaluate and update library collection policies. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

Targeting Demographic Data to Skew Reality: Book Censorship News, February 16, 2024

Parents are opting their kids out of important surveys that help researchers and organizations meet the educational needs of those students. That, plus this week's book censorship news.

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.

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.

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.