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UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints

UK school librarians face censorship pressure from parents, with over half reporting requests to remove LGBTQ+ books.

'And Tango Makes Three' returns to one Florida school district's library shelves after a ban

A Florida school district will reinstate And Tango Makes Three and other books as part of a settlement against book censorship.

'And Tango Makes Three' returns to one Florida school district's library shelves after a ban

The Nassau County School District reinstated challenged books, including 'And Tango Makes Three,' in a significant move against book censorship.

CEO of Austin-based BookPeople 'ecstatic' over decision blocking law that restricts library books - Austin Monitor

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a Texas law that restricts the availability of certain books in school libraries.
The law requires vendors to rate books based on their sexual content and references and requires parental consent for students to check out 'sexually relevant' books.

UK study reveals schools are banning LGBTQ+ books after complaints

UK school librarians face censorship pressure from parents, with over half reporting requests to remove LGBTQ+ books.

'And Tango Makes Three' returns to one Florida school district's library shelves after a ban

A Florida school district will reinstate And Tango Makes Three and other books as part of a settlement against book censorship.

'And Tango Makes Three' returns to one Florida school district's library shelves after a ban

The Nassau County School District reinstated challenged books, including 'And Tango Makes Three,' in a significant move against book censorship.

CEO of Austin-based BookPeople 'ecstatic' over decision blocking law that restricts library books - Austin Monitor

The U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a Texas law that restricts the availability of certain books in school libraries.
The law requires vendors to rate books based on their sexual content and references and requires parental consent for students to check out 'sexually relevant' books.
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8th Circuit allows Iowa book ban to take effect but rules for challengers on First Amendment issue

The 8th Circuit Court allows Iowa's book ban to proceed while permitting further First Amendment challenges to the law.

High school shuts down its library because of book-banning state law - LGBTQ Nation

A high school in Tennessee closed its library to comply with the state's book banning law, sparking concerns about restricting access to books in schools.

Book-ban attempts are rising in Canada. But so are the number of librarians and authors willing to fight them | CBC News

Navigating book challenges is common for authors like Danny Ramadan advocating for diverse perspectives. Clear school policies are essential for students' access to varied literature.
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Every school should have a library': Philip Pullman calls for new UK laws

Philip Pullman, Michael Morpurgo, and Julia Donaldson are calling on the government to legislate for all schools in Britain to have libraries.
Pullman argues that school libraries are essential for improving children's ability and desire to read.
Donaldson suggests that the provision of a school library should be part of an Ofsted evaluation.

Every school should have a library': Philip Pullman calls for new UK laws

Philip Pullman, Michael Morpurgo, and Julia Donaldson are calling on the government to legislate for all schools in Britain to have libraries.
Pullman argues that school libraries are essential for improving children's ability and desire to read richly and well.
Data shows a decrease in the number of secondary schools with libraries and 14% of primary schools indicating no library.

Every school should have a library': Philip Pullman calls for new UK laws

Philip Pullman, Michael Morpurgo, and Julia Donaldson are calling on the government to legislate for all schools in Britain to have libraries.
Pullman argues that school libraries are essential for improving children's ability and desire to read.
Donaldson suggests that the provision of a school library should be part of an Ofsted evaluation.

Every school should have a library': Philip Pullman calls for new UK laws

Philip Pullman, Michael Morpurgo, and Julia Donaldson are calling on the government to legislate for all schools in Britain to have libraries.
Pullman argues that school libraries are essential for improving children's ability and desire to read richly and well.
Data shows a decrease in the number of secondary schools with libraries and 14% of primary schools indicating no library.
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Florida Attorney General Argues for Removing LGBT Library Books

Florida's government is arguing that school districts have the First Amendment right to remove LGBTQ books.
The argument that public-school libraries convey the government's message is being made in lawsuits over the removal of books in school libraries.

WSJ News Exclusive | Penguin Random House, Authors Sue Iowa Officials Over School Book Ban

Penguin Random House has filed a federal lawsuit to prevent book banning in Iowa schools.
The lawsuit is in response to a state law that bans books depicting sex acts and addressing gender identity or sexual orientation in school libraries and classrooms.
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