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PublishersWeekly.com
3 months ago
Books

The Week in Libraries: March 22, 2024

The ALA received the Toni Morrison Achievement Award from the National Book Critics Circle.
Author Judy Blume received the Ivan Sandrof Lifetime Achievement Award. [ more ]
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Axios
4 months ago
Books

Book bans? Make that "intellectual freedom challenges"

Attempts to ban books at public libraries have surged, sparking a culture war and legislative battles.
Legislators in some states are pushing back against book bans and supporting librarians in defending intellectual freedom. [ more ]
CBC
4 months ago
Books

Montreal's Jewish Public Library puts children's author's books back on shelf amid backlash | CBC News

The Jewish Public Library of Montreal returned Élise Gravel's books after accusations of censorship.
The library emphasizes supporting intellectual freedom and equitable access to information. [ more ]
Dallas News
6 months ago
Books

Texas leaders approve school library rules amid ongoing fight about inappropriate books

Longstanding dispute over books on campuses
Resolution reached after years of disagreement [ more ]
Axios
4 months ago
Books

Book bans? Make that "intellectual freedom challenges"

Attempts to ban books at public libraries have surged, sparking a culture war and legislative battles.
Legislators in some states are pushing back against book bans and supporting librarians in defending intellectual freedom. [ more ]
CBC
4 months ago
Books

Montreal's Jewish Public Library puts children's author's books back on shelf amid backlash | CBC News

The Jewish Public Library of Montreal returned Élise Gravel's books after accusations of censorship.
The library emphasizes supporting intellectual freedom and equitable access to information. [ more ]
Dallas News
6 months ago
Books

Texas leaders approve school library rules amid ongoing fight about inappropriate books

Longstanding dispute over books on campuses
Resolution reached after years of disagreement [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
1 week ago
Writing

The American Library Association's lesbian president is on a mission to protect LGBTQ+ librarians - LGBTQ Nation

Emily Drabinski advocates for libraries amidst book bans and funding threats, particularly focusing on LGBTQ+ content. [ more ]
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