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INDIANAPOLIS—On the last day before a short session break, lawmakers in the Senate Chamber passed controversial Senate Bill 12, which seeks to create rules around “materials harmful to minors” in

(RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn.) 2021 Proved to be a tough year for libraries in places like Murfreesboro and Smyrna for multiple reasons. Amanda, who is with the Rutherford County Library System, names one of the battles fought locally… The other issues faced locally and at libraries across the country may surprise you… It’s hard to believe that censorship of books is still a battle faced in America, but surprisingly - - it is. As an example, an elected official in Tex...

The American Library Association reported more than 270 challenges to books in 2020, from Toni Morrison's “The Bluest Eye” to Harper Lee's “To Kill a Mockingbird,” compared to 377 the year before.

Books by Steinbeck, Alexie among most objected to in 2020 Poll Government policy NEW YORK – The closing of physical libraries because of the pandemic has slowed but not stopped patrons and others from calling for books to be banned or restricted. On Monday, the American Library Association reported more than 270 challenges to books in 2020, from Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” to Harper Lee’s “To Kill a Mockingbird,” compared to 377 the year before. The number of challenges...

Books by Steinbeck, Alexie among most objected to in 2020 HILLEL ITALIE, AP National Writer April 5, 2021 FacebookTwitterEmail NEW YORK (AP) — The closing of physical libraries because of the pandemic has slowed but not stopped patrons and others from calling for books to be banned or restricted. On Monday, the American Library Association reported more than 270 challenges to books in 2020, from Toni Morrisons “The Bluest Eye” to Harper Lees “To Kill a Mockingbird,” compared to 377 ...