Books are being challenged, restricted, or banned in schools and libraries across the country. Most banned books focus on LGBTQ+ or racial themes. This is a small project to share banned books through Little Free Libraries so young people can access them. There are two ways to help: You ca...
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Is To Kill a Mockingbird banned from public libraries? To Kill a Mockingbird The novel has been censored since its 1960 publication and appeared on the ALA's top ten most frequently challenged books in 2009 and 2011. ... The novelwas ultimately banned from being accessed in the school distri...
Between 2020 and 2022, book titles banned in libraries and schools (including books on race, slavery, sex and gender identity) rose more than 1,100%. "Sunday Morning" talks with advocates for removing books from shelves, and those fighting to preserve access. Apr 23, 2023 The fight over...
Schools are troubled by the question whether certain books should be banned from the libraries.(要 1) Some argue that those books with violence or bad words should be banned and certain standards in judging books are essential. (要 2) Others believe that it is parents' responsibility, instead...
"Access to information is the great promise upon which public libraries were founded,” said Linda E. Johnson, BPL's president and CEO, in a press statement. "We cannot sit idly by while books rejected by a few are removed from the library shelves for all. Books UnBanned will act as an...
of this unexpected uprooting, Lucy reconnects with William as they navigate this period of isolation and fear together. While those familiar with Lucy from previous books will enjoy seeing her mature, this story also stands alone for new readers.”—Nancy Eggert, Chicago Public Library, Chicago,...
American Psycho (1991) Bret Easton Ellis Fiction novel Sale and purchase was banned in the Australian State of Queensland. Now available in public libraries and for sale to people 18 years and older. Sale restricted to persons at least 18 years old in the other Australian states.[7] ...
Banned Books Week, which was first held in 1982, celebrates the freedom to read as schools and libraries throughout Michigan and across the nation face rising challenges about banning books.
SEE ALSO: Where you can read banned books for free Amongst the many communities and libraries fighting for this fundamental right, is The Digital Public Library of America (DPLA), which created The Banned Book Club in July 2023, cementing the believe that "readers everywhere should be able to...