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The Party Goes Late at the 75th National Book Awards

The National Book Awards celebrated literature amid socio-political issues, highlighting humor and irony in nominated works.
The atmosphere was lighter this year, reflecting on novels that provoke thought through humor.
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A Florida school district banned a book about banned books

Alan Gratz's book 'Ban This Book' was banned by a Florida school district, raising concerns about censorship and promoting discussion on the issue.

Utah becomes the first state to ban a list of books from all schools: "Dystopian" - LGBTQ Nation

Utah became the first state to ban numerous books from schools, prioritizing child protection over artistic and educational value.

Book about book bans banned by Florida school board

The book Ban This Book, written by Alan Gratz, was banned in a Florida school district due to a parent's challenge.

What's a book ban anyway? Depends on who you ask

The term 'book ban' is used often in media, but its definition varies depending on perspective.

India can import Rushdie's Satanic Verses after ban order untraceable'

India lifts three-decade ban on 'The Satanic Verses' after court finds no trace of the original prohibition.

Utah bans 13 books in public schools statewide, including Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood titles

Utah implemented a blanket ban on at least 13 books, citing newly enforced law, leading to concerns about free speech and diversity in libraries.

A Florida school district banned a book about banned books

Alan Gratz's book 'Ban This Book' was banned by a Florida school district, raising concerns about censorship and promoting discussion on the issue.

Utah becomes the first state to ban a list of books from all schools: "Dystopian" - LGBTQ Nation

Utah became the first state to ban numerous books from schools, prioritizing child protection over artistic and educational value.

Book about book bans banned by Florida school board

The book Ban This Book, written by Alan Gratz, was banned in a Florida school district due to a parent's challenge.

What's a book ban anyway? Depends on who you ask

The term 'book ban' is used often in media, but its definition varies depending on perspective.

India can import Rushdie's Satanic Verses after ban order untraceable'

India lifts three-decade ban on 'The Satanic Verses' after court finds no trace of the original prohibition.

Utah bans 13 books in public schools statewide, including Judy Blume and Margaret Atwood titles

Utah implemented a blanket ban on at least 13 books, citing newly enforced law, leading to concerns about free speech and diversity in libraries.
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Iowa Law Requiring Schools to Remove Books With Sexual Content to Take Effect

A federal appeals court has allowed a law in Iowa banning books depicting sexual acts to take effect in public schools, impacting book selections and educational curriculum.
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Book ban supporters in DD2 schools get semantic in SC's largest attack on 'right to read'

A group in Summerville wants to remove over 150 books from school shelves, leading to the largest book ban attempt in South Carolina.
The ACLU emphasizes the importance of the freedom to read and challenges the ban request by concerned citizens in Dorchester District Two.

The Top 10 Book Business News Stories of 2023

The book industry faced challenges with book bans and attacks on freedom to read, leading to lawsuits in Florida, Iowa, and Texas.
There was a growing debate over the impact of AI on publishing, with the industry trying to find a balance between maximizing its benefits and minimizing disruptions.

Book ban supporters in DD2 schools get semantic in SC's largest attack on 'right to read'

A group in Summerville wants to remove over 150 books from school shelves, leading to the largest book ban attempt in South Carolina.
The ACLU emphasizes the importance of the freedom to read and challenges the ban request by concerned citizens in Dorchester District Two.

The Top 10 Book Business News Stories of 2023

The book industry faced challenges with book bans and attacks on freedom to read, leading to lawsuits in Florida, Iowa, and Texas.
There was a growing debate over the impact of AI on publishing, with the industry trying to find a balance between maximizing its benefits and minimizing disruptions.
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A librarian was fired after refusing to ban books. She fought back

Librarians fired for refusing to ban books seek EEOC intervention

The most anticipated book releases of 2024

2023 was a real mixed bag where reading was concerned.

Children's Books: Judgment Calls

The book "This Book Is Banned" aims to teach children about the dangers of book banning and promote progressive attitudes.
The book uses a reductio ad absurdum approach to show the absurdity of banning books based on individual preferences.

Book Bans Will Never Accomplish What Parents Want Them To. Here's Why the GOP Operatives Leading Them Don't Care.

Attempts to ban books featuring LGBTQ+ characters or focusing on America's racial history have spread to 21 states.
Conservative groups are using culture-war panics and fears about children's education to undermine public school and library systems.

Republicans will do anything to ban books, even saying they cause porn addiction | Arwa Mahdawi

A student in Texas wants a school district to ban a Scholastic book that she claims sparked her porn addiction.
The book in question, 'Drama' by Raina Telgemeier, includes a chaste stage kiss and addresses themes of coming out as gay and toxic masculinity.
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