Removing books from schools isn't a ban, SC superintendent says. She bristles at Nazi comparison.
There's a difference between removing books from schools and banning them, SC Superintendent Ellen Weaver said. She was offended by comparison to Nazi Germany.
Radnor school district will review its library policy after backlash over book bans
Officials said the removals of 'Gender Queer,' 'Fun Home,' and 'Blankets' were in line with the district’s policy.
Utah banned a 17th book from all public schools. Here’s what it’s about.
Another book has been added to Utah’s growing list of titles banned from all public schools in the state. The list now includes 17 titles — 15 of them written by women.
10 more books face removal from SC schools despite author's invocation of young readers
The SC State Board of Education could ban ten more books could from all South Carolina schools as soon as April 1 after more complaints about sexual content.
These 10 books could removed from South Carolina schools
The South Carolina Board of Education has voted to recommend the removal of 10 books from school classrooms and libraries. Read more:
‘Feels like you’re betraying your student.’ Librarians react to book bans in SC schools
The SC Board of Education is set to consider removing another group of books from schools this week. Local librarians say the process is causing confusion and adding to their work load.
Most banned books feature people of color and LGBTQ+ characters: Graphics explain the data
More than a third of books banned last year featured fictional characters or real person of color, a new analysis from PEN ...
Velshi Banned Book Club: ‘The Awakening’ by Kate Chopin
Set in upper-class, patriarchal Louisiana society, ‘The Awakening’ by Kate Chopin is one of the first works of feminist ...
R.I. bill aims to protect librarians amid rise in book bans
Senate committee will consider “Freedom to Read Act,” which would shield librarians from criminal charges and standardize ...
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Ann Patchett, literary activists push back on book bans at Literary Day on the Hill
Rep. Justin Jones announced a new bill that would prohibit book bans across the state. The effort comes after a record year ...
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Va. lawmakers direct researchers to review book bans, court funding methods, storm risk studies
JLARC to launch studies on removing books in public school libraries, the funding methodology used to determine judicial ...
In Roger Williams' Rhode Island, banning books is a departure from our heritage
Bills recently introduced in the General Assembly would make it harder to take books off of public shelves by requiring that ...
'Parental rights' or 'book banning zealots'? RI bill opens up culture war over school libraries.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) defied House Democratic leadership Tuesday when he voted for the GOP’s bill to avert a government ...
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New bill would combat efforts to ban and censor books in R.I.
Since 2021 there have been over 30 book challenges in Rhode Island. In fighting these lawsuits, schools and libraries across ...
Tube station book swap ban 'ridiculous'
Alaskan Bush People has reportedly been canceled after 14 seasons amid a $500,000 lawsuit between the estate of late ...
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Beaufort Co. parent leads push as review committee recommends banning 10 more books statewide
Following past precedent, the full 15-member state board is expected to approve the recommendation when it votes on April 1.