Updates

Publishers, authors, booksellers, librarians, parent groups, and literary organizations—including PW—have signed a statement opposing House Resolution 7661, a book banning bill titled the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act by its initiators.

A county board near Nashville voted to dismiss Luanne James, who said she stands by her decision, in the latest clash in a national debate about children’s access.

Legislation, passed by the Senate and being reviewed by the House, looks to rein in book bans

Florida is considering expanding its book banning bills to become even more draconian. Plus, more library news.

‘Discomfort is sometimes part of learning, understanding and developing empathy,’ says Barrie Public Library CEO Lauren Jessop

In a victory for academic freedom and education equity, the U.S. Department of Education conceded the end of a directive that sought to restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts in schools and higher education institutions nationwide.

Updates on four freedom to read bills at the state level right now, as well as the voices of students advocating for their right to read.

A small number of patrons are driving sweeping censorship decisions. They are overruling trained librarians, undermining constitutional protections, and restricting access for an entire community.