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Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
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Violent, aggressive, and personal attacks - language used to challenge books has changed dramatically, research presented at Oregon Library Association conference shows

The language used in attempts to ban library books is increasingly violent, targeting LGBTQ, racial, and political themes, leading to dehumanization. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Books

Attempts to Ban Books Accelerated Last Year

Book bans and censorship efforts are at record levels, with 4,240 titles targeted for removal in 2023.
Conservative groups like Moms for Liberty and Utah Parents United are playing a role in politicizing and organizing censorship efforts. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Books

E-Books Can Subvert Book Bans, But Corporate Profit-Seeking Stands in the Way

Record e-book lending for libraries has led to profits for OverDrive. Book bans and removals from libraries are on the rise with 158 bills introduced in 2023. [ more ]
Oregon ArtsWatch | Oregon Arts & Culture News
1 month ago
Writing

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

The language used in attempts to ban library books is increasingly violent, targeting LGBTQ, racial, and political themes, leading to dehumanization. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Books

Attempts to Ban Books Accelerated Last Year

Book bans and censorship efforts are at record levels, with 4,240 titles targeted for removal in 2023.
Conservative groups like Moms for Liberty and Utah Parents United are playing a role in politicizing and organizing censorship efforts. [ more ]
Truthout
3 months ago
Books

E-Books Can Subvert Book Bans, But Corporate Profit-Seeking Stands in the Way

Record e-book lending for libraries has led to profits for OverDrive. Book bans and removals from libraries are on the rise with 158 bills introduced in 2023. [ more ]
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www.npr.org
3 months ago
Books

American Library Association report says book challenges soared in 2023

Attempts to restrict library books are increasing, with challenges mainly focused on LGBTQ themes or race.
Challenges to library books are often driven by organized groups, rather than individual concerns. [ more ]
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