#diversity-in-literature

#diversity-in-literature

Romance novels have become the top-selling fiction genre, driven by heightened sales during the pandemic and a growing diverse readership.

Romance novels are experiencing a renaissance due to social media, promoting diversity and female pleasure.

Book bans in U.S. schools have surged alarmingly, targeting diverse perspectives and narratives during the 2023-2024 school year.

Nicole Lintemuth advocates against book banning while promoting diversity in literature through her bookstore and activism.

Her reading journal aims to empower others in fighting censorship.

Censorship of books continues to rise, with a focus on diverse and LGBTQ themes.

Opposition to targeted books is shifting beyond school libraries to public libraries.

The movement to ban book bans is gaining momentum in several states, aiming to protect diverse literature and prevent censorship.

Congress is addressing the increasing issue of book banning to protect student learning and freedom of expression.

At the Academy of American Studies in Queens, students study books historically challenged or banned to learn about acceptance through literature.

Efforts to restrict student access to books dealing with race, gender, and sexuality are increasing, with a 28% rise in book banning cases in the first half of 2022-23.