New Report Shows Over 10K Books Bans Occurred During 2023-24 School Year
A new report from PEN America reveals that the number of book bans rose dramatically during the 2023-2024 school year.
Banned Book Week: While some other states restrict works, California bans book bans
Take a look at all the books that are deemed too controversial to read during Banned Book Week starting September 22
A dozen books to celebrate Banned Books Week
Volunteers from the Tucson Festival of Books are sharing their favorite banned books ahead of Banned Books Week.
Banned Books Week: How to get your hands on free banned or challenged books in Florida
More books have been challenged and removed from schools in Florida than any other state, and not everyone can afford to buy them. Here's where to go.
Banned Books Week guide: How to read the top 10 challenged books of 2024
Banned Books Week is Sept. 22- 28, highlighting censorship in the United States. Here's what to know and how to access banned books in Arizona.
Banned Books Week: Effort to document and highlight support of the freedom to read
Jennie Pu, New Jersey’s librarian of the year, talks with NPR's Steve Inskeep about new estimates on the number of book bans happening across the country, and what's being done to offset them.
Banned Books Week begins with reports showing challenges both up and down
Two new reports provide a mixed but compelling outlook on the wave of book removals and challenges as the annual Banned Books Week begins for schools, stores and libraries nationwide.
It’s Banned Books Week, so here are 25 Charlotte-area indie bookstores to support
These Charlotte area shops provide the chance to cozy up on a couch, sip a coffee or even pet a dog while you browse and read.
'DC Public Library does not ban books' | DCPL emphasizing commitment to freedom of speech during Banned Books Week
According to data collected by the ALA, censorship at public libraries increased by 92% over the previous year.
'Banned' author to read from novel as part of National Banned Book Week
A San Diego native will Monday give a special reading of his book, banned by an Arizona school district in 2012, as part of National Banned Book Week.
Elton John Gets Nostalgic In New Book About Farewell Tour That Promises to Be an ‘Epic Visual Journey'
Elton John is taking his final trip down the yellow brick road in a new book by the 77-year-old. Titled Farewell Yellow Brick ...
10 books you should read in October
As if your TBR pile isn’t tall enough already, It’s time to take a look at more new book releases coming out in October. If ...
PEN America: Books bans doubled in 2023-2024 school year, most from Florida, Iowa
Book bans in schools more than doubled during the 2023-2024 school year, according to preliminary reports from PEN America.
New State Laws Are Fueling a Surge in Book Bans
Two reports from advocacy groups show that book banning continues at higher rates than before the pandemic. Newly implemented ...
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School book bans rose dramatically in past academic year
There were more than 10,000 instances of book bans during the 2023-2024 school year — nearly triple from the previous school ...
69 best e-gift cards to make sure they get what they really want for Christmas
Give a sweet gift to your loved one with a Milk Bar gift card. They can choose from cakes, cookies, pies and more. Another ...
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ALA Finds Book Challenges Are Slowing in 2024
Is this a sign of progress? With Banned Books Week 2024 underway, the American Library Association released its preliminary ...
MLB Rumors: Brewers top free-agent target, Mike Trout trade truth, Cubs focus
We've officially reached the final week of the MLB season. A couple of teams have clinched division titles, and a few others ...
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When Between the World and Me Faced a School Book Ban, Ta-Nehisi Coates Decided to Report It Out
That is the heart of it. It is not a mistake that Mary teaches writing at its most advanced level and has found herself a target. Much of the current hoopla about book bans and censorship gets it ...