Violent, aggressive, and personal attacks - language used to challenge books has changed dramatically, research presented at Oregon Library Association conference shows

There has been an increase in rhetoric about LGBTQIA-plus, racial, and political themes, with dehumanization and an 'us vs. them' mentality evident in book challenges.

Personal attacks on librarians have risen, showing a shift from focusing solely on book content to include attacks on library staff as well.

Read at Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News