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Intellectual property law
fromThe IP Law Blog
1 day ago

Tropes Aren't Theft: What Freeman v. Wolff Teaches About Substantial Similarity in YA Fantasy Fiction

The court ruled that substantial similarity in copyright law requires more than just shared themes or ideas, emphasizing the importance of protectable expression.
Books
fromThe Mercury News
2 months ago

Rejection of award-winning novel for Sonoma County high school class sparks debate about censorship

A Windsor school board blocked teaching Scythe, citing concerns that depictions of state-sanctioned killings and suicide could be triggering for students.
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fromtime.com
10 months ago
Relationships

Forever Is More Than a Great Judy Blume AdaptationIt's One of TV's All-Time Best Romances

fromtime.com
10 months ago
Relationships

Forever Is More Than a Great Judy Blume AdaptationIt's One of TV's All-Time Best Romances

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fromFuncheap
10 months ago

Author and Illustrator Mike Curato Presents His New Graphic Novel "Gaysians"

Mike Curato's graphic novel "Gaysians" offers an uplifting portrayal of four gay Asian friends navigating love and friendship in Seattle, reflecting their struggles and joys.
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fromPolygon
10 months ago

The Yellow Ranger gets her due in a new Power Rangers book steeped in Chinese mythology

The original Power Rangers series has faced criticism for its racial stereotyping in character roles.
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