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RACINE – About June or July each year, the American Library Association (ALA) releases an updated list of books that have been banned and challenged in

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.

“The freedom to read is essential to our democracy. It is continuously under attack.” – Freedom to Read   If you have never read the American Library Association’s …

Throughout history, books that challenge political ideologies or religious sentiments have often been the first to be faced with censure. During the early 20th century, nations banned and even burned …

A crowded room with the potential for discussion on materials being banned greeted the Mason County District Library Board of Trustees Wednesday afternoon at the Ludington library.

(1) WHERE HAVE YOU GONE JOE DIMAGGIO? PrimaMedia.ru says on October 9 "Science fiction writer Sergey Lukyanenko will open the visiting session of LiTR-2023 in Harbin". Harbin is a city in China. The author will proceed there from another literary event in Vladivostok. But so far there is no coverage on Lukyanenko’s blog or in

Hoboken Council Approves 'Book Sanctuary City' After Comments - Hoboken, NJ - The Hoboken council approved a resolution in support of the public library and against banning books, after considerable comment.

After getting so much hate in his early debut, THIS rookie idol is suddenly gaining love from K-pop fans as he was spotted having a "precious" interaction.

PEN America warns that social media blowback and societal outrage are imposing new moral litmus tests on books and authors, chilling literary expression and fueling a dangerous trend of self-censorship that is shrinking writers’ creative freedom and imagination.

Geauga County Public Library announced it has earned statewide recognition for achievements and outstanding service to the community.