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Fighting back against library book bans - West Hawaii Today

Fighting back against library book bans

A bill recently passed by the West Virginia House of Delegates is one of the latest attempts to censor educational materials. If the measure becomes law, it would make librarians and other educators criminally liable for showing obscene materials to children who are not accompanied by an adult. Librarians and teachers could then face felony penalties, up to $25,000 in fines, and even up to five years in jail.

Colorado libraries face increasing requests to remove or limit access to books and programming

So far, though, these attempts to censor library books in Colorado appear to be largely unsuccessful amid backlash by outspoken community members

Colorado libraries face increasing requests to ban books

Colorado’s public libraries face a rising number of requests to ban or restrict access to books, programs or displays, mirroring trends across the country as conservative movements target books and programming with LGBTQ and race-related themes.

Colorado libraries face increasing requests to ban books

Colorado libraries face increasing requests to ban books

Colorado’s public libraries face a rising number of requests to ban or restrict access to books, programs or displays, mirroring trends across the country as conservative movements target books and programming with LGBTQ and race-related themes.

When should a school ban a book? How Central York—and the nation—is answering that question

Central York school officials are expected to discuss a district-wide book rating system at its Monday night board meeting.

closing the chapter on banned books week – Times News Online

Late last month, thousands of Americans participated in Banned Books Week activities, demonstrations and protests, and this year’s event was one of the most critical in decades because of the assault ...