Book censorship reports show a mixed picture when it comes to U.S. book challenges
In observance of Banned Books Week, the American Library Association and PEN America released reports on book censorship across the country.
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.
As Banned Books Week begins, report finds over 10,000 books removed last school year
More than 10,000 books were removed from school library shelves over the 2023-2024 school year, free expression advocacy group PEN America said in a new report released Monday at the start of national Banned Books Week. The tally marks a nearly triple-fold increase from the 3,362 bans in the previous school year.
Book bans have increased nearly 200%. Florida and Iowa are largely to blame
Florida and Iowa are leading in the total number of bans, with over 8,000 recorded between the two states. This number is largely due to the increasingly strict laws on book bans.
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.
Banned Books Week Starts With Mixed Messages as Reports Show 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
What to know about Banned Books Week
From September 22-28, the American Library Association will hold its annual effort to combat challenges to books
'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.
South Florida Observes Banned Books Week
B roward County is marking Banned Books week with the "I Read Banned Books" campaign. Library Director Allison Grubbs says the weeklong event celebrates the books and authors bann
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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20 banned books they don’t want you to read
Data from the American Library Association (ALA) shows a massive spike in book challenges, with 2023 marking the highest ...
Oprah reveals Elizabeth Strout's "Tell Me Everything" as latest book club pick: Read a free excerpt
Oprah Winfrey exclusively revealed Tell Me Everything" by Elizabeth Strout as her newest book club pick on "CBS Mornings." ...
Want to read a banned book? Visit a Bucks County Free Library branch this week
Displays of banned and challenged books, including information on how to fight censorship, will be up at seven Bucks County ...
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Schuyler to become a Community Book Garden, providing free books in five locations
Schuyler has been selected to be a Community Book Garden. Community Book Gardens are trusted sources within book deserts that ...
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American Library Association reveals preliminary data on 2024 book challenges
CHICAGO – The American Library Association has released preliminary data documenting attempts to censor books and materials ...
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Menomonee Falls community group hands out copies of banned book at school drop-off
It’s National Banned Books Week, and a community group in Menomonee Falls distributed a recently banned book at school drop-off Monday morning.
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Join the book brigade: Sunnyside Book and Media Swap issues appeal for volunteers
The co-founder of the popular Sunnyside Book and Media Swap outside Lou Lodati Park has launched an appeal for volunteers to ...