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The most recent district to have a book ban or book removal come to light is Wakulla County, for the removal of The Little Rock Nine, in October of last year.

A robust slate of programming highlights the crucial work of libraries and librarians.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ interpretation of “pornography” is not one based in reality, but it is nonetheless being weaponized to remove books from schools.

A robust slate of programming highlights the crucial work of libraries and librarians.

Florida rejected nearly 35% of social studies textbooks submitted by publishers for approval, including those that referenced social justice and "other information that was not aligned with Florida Law," the

The Wakulla County School District has removed a book from its elementary school shelves after it was deemed to not be age appropriate.

State officials cited several books for “political indoctrination."

Students in Florida won't legally be able to learn about gender and sexual orientation until the 9th grade.

Book challenges in Florida schools are already on rise, and some fear more to come after lawmakers send new legislation to DeSantis.

From the May/June 2023 special issue of The Horn Book Magazine: Diverse Books: Past, Present, and Future.