Book titles containing subject matter on LGBTQ+ and communities of color made up 47 percent of reported targeted censorship attempts between 2022 and 2023.
‘Book bans have no place in our democracy’
Florida saw more books challenged for removal than any other state last year, according to data released by the American Library Association
“This would open librarians and their staff in our most vulnerable libraries to criminal prosecution for books housed in the adult section"
‘They’re going to be holding many teachers accountable,’ he said signing a bill restricting nonparents to 1 book challenge per month
Efforts to ban or challenge library books across the nation has had a sharp focus on titles addressing LGBTQ+ themes
"They have a tiny number of people who are very, very loud and draw a lot of attention and in some cases can drown out the...
Republicans defended book bans arguing parents must be able to exercise their right to determine which materials their children can access
Burton is the first actor to serve as honorary chair of Banned Books Week which takes place October 1–7, 2023
The battle over books on LGBTQ+ themes, and even race relations has become a national issue with conservatives railing against libraries
