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www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Writing

Activists fight against censorship' in the largest US book bans: prisons

The rise of book bans significantly affects incarcerated individuals, limiting their access to literature and information. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)

Celebrities unite for #BannedTogether auction to fight book bans and support LGBTQ-inclusive education. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Daniel Radcliffe among 30 celebs donating items to fight LGBTQ+ book bans

The Pride and Less Prejudice auction raises funds to combat the rise of book bans, particularly against LGBTQ-inclusive literature in US schools. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 days ago
Writing

How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians

Librarians are critical defenders of intellectual freedom amidst rising book bans and censorship, challenging common stereotypes about their roles. [ more ]
Teen Vogue
5 days ago
Books

These Independent Bookstore Owners Want You to Ask Why Books Get Banned

Local independent bookstores are combatting book bans by promoting curiosity and the exploration of diverse narratives. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 days ago
US news

It's Banned Books Week. LGBTQ+ content tops the most-challenged list.

Book censorship in the U.S. has surged in 2024, especially targeting LGBTQ+ themed literature. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 day ago
Writing

Activists fight against censorship' in the largest US book bans: prisons

The rise of book bans significantly affects incarcerated individuals, limiting their access to literature and information. [ more ]
Advocate.com
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)

Celebrities unite for #BannedTogether auction to fight book bans and support LGBTQ-inclusive education. [ more ]
PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news
2 days ago
SF LGBT

Daniel Radcliffe among 30 celebs donating items to fight LGBTQ+ book bans

The Pride and Less Prejudice auction raises funds to combat the rise of book bans, particularly against LGBTQ-inclusive literature in US schools. [ more ]
Fast Company
2 days ago
Writing

How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians

Librarians are critical defenders of intellectual freedom amidst rising book bans and censorship, challenging common stereotypes about their roles. [ more ]
Teen Vogue
5 days ago
Books

These Independent Bookstore Owners Want You to Ask Why Books Get Banned

Local independent bookstores are combatting book bans by promoting curiosity and the exploration of diverse narratives. [ more ]
Washington Post
4 days ago
US news

It's Banned Books Week. LGBTQ+ content tops the most-challenged list.

Book censorship in the U.S. has surged in 2024, especially targeting LGBTQ+ themed literature. [ more ]
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LGBTQ Nation
9 months ago
Books

Congressman debuts bill to cover school costs of defending books with LGBTQ+ content

Rep. Maxwell Frost is introducing the Fight Book Bans Act to help cover the costs of defending challenged books in Florida.
The bill has received endorsements from LGBTQ+ groups, civil rights organizations, and free speech groups. [ more ]
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The New Yorker
10 months ago
Books

When Your Own Book Gets Caught Up in the Censorship Wars

Tennessee's CRT/Age Appropriate Materials Law banned a book about George Floyd from being read or distributed at a high school.
The law in Tennessee prohibits teaching concepts that imply an individual is inherently privileged, racist, sexist, or oppressive, and that the state or the US is fundamentally or irredeemably racist or sexist. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
10 months ago
Books

Writers of Banned Books Speak Out - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The 2022-2023 school year has seen an increase in book bans and censorship in classrooms and school libraries in the US.
Nearly 700 attempts to ban books were made in the first eight months of 2023 alone. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Books

Justin Torres, Author of Blackouts,' Wins National Book Award for Fiction

Finalists at the National Book Awards called for a cease-fire in Gaza during the ceremony.
The ceremony also focused on the power of literature and the dangers of book bans and censorship.
Oprah Winfrey spoke about the importance of diverse voices in literature. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
Books

Book banners came for this Colorado town. They didn't anticipate resistance.

Residents in Douglas County are fighting against book bans at the county library.
Conservative activists targeted books such as 'All Boys Aren't Blue' and 'The ABC's of Gender Identity' for promoting 'demonic narrative' and 'physically impossible' relationships. [ more ]
Advocate.com
10 months ago
Books

Pink to Hand Out Thousands of Banned Books at Florida Concerts in Partnership with PEN America

Pink will distribute banned books at her Florida concerts to take a stand against book bans.
Florida has banned the most books in public school classrooms and libraries compared to other states.
PEN America has sued the Escambia County School District in Florida over book bans. [ more ]
The New Yorker
10 months ago
Books

When Your Own Book Gets Caught Up in the Censorship Wars

Tennessee's CRT/Age Appropriate Materials Law banned a book about George Floyd from being read or distributed at a high school.
The law in Tennessee prohibits teaching concepts that imply an individual is inherently privileged, racist, sexist, or oppressive, and that the state or the US is fundamentally or irredeemably racist or sexist. [ more ]
Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
10 months ago
Books

Writers of Banned Books Speak Out - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

The 2022-2023 school year has seen an increase in book bans and censorship in classrooms and school libraries in the US.
Nearly 700 attempts to ban books were made in the first eight months of 2023 alone. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
10 months ago
Books

Justin Torres, Author of Blackouts,' Wins National Book Award for Fiction

Finalists at the National Book Awards called for a cease-fire in Gaza during the ceremony.
The ceremony also focused on the power of literature and the dangers of book bans and censorship.
Oprah Winfrey spoke about the importance of diverse voices in literature. [ more ]
LGBTQ Nation
10 months ago
Books

Book banners came for this Colorado town. They didn't anticipate resistance.

Residents in Douglas County are fighting against book bans at the county library.
Conservative activists targeted books such as 'All Boys Aren't Blue' and 'The ABC's of Gender Identity' for promoting 'demonic narrative' and 'physically impossible' relationships. [ more ]
Advocate.com
10 months ago
Books

Pink to Hand Out Thousands of Banned Books at Florida Concerts in Partnership with PEN America

Pink will distribute banned books at her Florida concerts to take a stand against book bans.
Florida has banned the most books in public school classrooms and libraries compared to other states.
PEN America has sued the Escambia County School District in Florida over book bans. [ more ]
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