Opinion
OPINION: Banned Books Week reminds us kids deserve to be challenged. Don’t censor that.
Children need access to diverse perspectives to grow, and that includes those that are unpopular or uncomfortable.
7 Banned books that everybody should read at least once
Banned books seem to be everywhere. While some might claim that they are "protecting children" by challenging or banning books from schools, libraries, and other public places, what they are really doing is a form of censorship.
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.
It's Banned Books Week. Here's what you need to know
The annual event is meant to bring the book community together in support of literature and the need for having free and open access to information.
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
Tallahassee authors, performers step up for 'Freadom' during Banned Book Week
Freadom: An Evening of Anti-Censorship Book Readings and Film” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26, at Blue Tavern, 1206 North Monroe St.
Books banned? Not at the library
While the list of banned books in schools across the country is growing, The Public Library of Youngstown & Mahoning County has a display featuring many forbidden titles as part of Banned Books Week.
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 ...
New children’s book tells story of young Two-Spirit person
Written by Jeffries and Victoria Persinger Ferguson, with illustrations by Trae Middlebrooks, the children’s book tells the ...
WJHG’s Chapter Chat Book Drive wraps up, more than 2,000 books donated to local children
WJHG has partnered with the Bay County Public Library Foundation to be able to get as many books in the hands of children as ...
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New book aims to teach Portland kids about homelessness
A new children's book by the folks behind Blanchet House, a free cafe serving Portland's Old Town neighborhood, aims to ...
Literacy advocate remains committed to helping children enjoy reading
Ihkeem Ma’at is a former teacher in the region who continues to advocate for educators and teachers in the classroom. “Early ...
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Bam! Pow! Comic books and graphic novels draw children into the art of reading
Ahead of Ireland’s first comic-book festival for children, we look at how graphic stories help to support literacy and brain ...
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Let Freedom Read Day
This year, Banned Books Week is Sept. 22-28, culminating with “Let Freedom Read Day.” It is sad and frustrating that we still ...
BBC 500 Words creative writing competition returns for children across the UK
Celebrating the best homegrown storytelling, the competition allows children from all over the UK to submit their own ...
Launch of "Decoding Crypto with Henri & Hodler": The First Interactive Children's Book to Educate on the Future of Money and Digital Assets
Leading figures in the crypto world endorse a new kids' book series that makes learning about Bitcoin, blockchain, and Web3 ...
Book Buddies expands to 6th Syracuse school and needs more volunteers to read with kids
Syracuse, N.Y. — Book Buddies, a volunteer reading program in the Syracuse City School District, is expanding into a sixth ...