#why censor books

Craighead County Library’s Battle Against Censorship

Craighead County Library in Jonesboro, Arkansas, has been the target of repeat censorship attempts this year. Here's a timeline of events.

Students Petition for Library Books, School Board Members Want to Burn LGBTQ+ Titles, and More Censorship News: November 12, 2021

Both good news and not-so good news in censorship news across the USA this week.

New Report Showcases Wide Damage of Educational Gag Orders

A new report from PEN America highlights the wide ranging damage from educational gag orders across the country.

All 850 Books Texas Lawmaker Matt Krause Wants to Ban: An Analysis

Here are all some stats and highlights from the list of 850 books Matt Krause wants removed from school libraries, including most ironic pick.

Kenai Peninsula’s Dual Book Challenges, Embarrassing School Board Outbursts, and More Censorship News This Week: November 5, 2021

After the Kenai library board rejected a grant for health-related books, community members rallied to raise over $16,000 for the library.