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From July to December last year, 1,477 books were challenged, according to PEN America.

New laws banning library books in states like Florida follow the sorry American tradition of censorship. Librarians now, as in the past, are fighting for the public's right to read.

This week, Oct. 1-7 is designated by the American Library Association as Banned Books Week. It is a week to celebrate the freedom to read and shine a spotlight on

A book wagon bearing commonly banned titles will stop at Kindred Stories in Houston Saturday to distribute hundreds of free books.

As attempts to ban books intensify, Stacker explored how organized efforts have enabled broader challenges at U.S. libraries and schools.

As attempts to ban books intensify, Stacker explored how organized efforts have enabled broader challenges at U.S. libraries and schools.

Last year, the American Library Association got the most requests to ban books than any year since it started keeping count. From Yvette Walker:

Last year, the American Library Association got the most requests to ban books than any year since it started keeping count. From Yvette Walker:

NEW ORLEANS (press release) – THE (UN)BANNED BOOK FESTIVAL with the Banned Wagon, who provides hundreds of FREE copies of banned or challenged books to

Library and LGBTQ+ advocates offer educators tips on how to respond when LGBTQ+ books come under attack in their school or district.