Alan Gratz's children's book "Ban This Book" was published in 2017. Seven years later, his novel for kids ages 8 and older is at the center of a debate over book banning after a Florida school district last month took took the title literally and banned the book. The Florida school d...
FILE-"All Boys Aren't Blue" is one of the books on a list of the 10 most challenged books in school libraries. (Stephen M. Dowell/Orlando Sentinel/Tribune News Service via Getty Images) WASHINGTON - The American Library Association (ALA) released a report revealing that book banning, att...
Books bans have been an ongoing issue in the United States, especially in Florida. Whether or not it is a good idea to ban books in public schools, there are people who argue that the First Amendment protects books from being banned. According to freedomforum.org, book banning can violate ...
Florida law also allows parents and residents to object to books and have them reviewed and potentially removed from schools. Since the implementation of these laws, Florida has seen a rise in book banning attempts across the state, according to the American Library Association (ALA...
Florida leads the country in book bans, with more than 1,400 books removed from shelves Banned Books By Kalia Richardson Top stories newsletter A Cultural Force That Transcends Generations Enter your Email By providing your information, you agree to ourTerms of Useand ourPrivacy Policy. We use ...
The national furor in recent years aroundbanning bookson race and gender in public schools is intensifying as President-elect Donald Trump threatens to shut down the Department of Education, emboldening conservatives to end “wokeness” in classrooms. ...
A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.
While book banning is often celebrated by extremist groups as a simple victory, it’s actually the start of a very time-consuming process for teachers. Once a book is removed or deemed inappropriate by a school district’s ruling body, it’s up to educators to make sure they’re complying...
public feels about book banning, it's surprising more brands haven't spoken out about the issue, and this is clearly an area for attention in 2024. U.S. abortion restrictions put employees and incoming talent at risk In the 2022 Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, the...
Judy Blume Slams Proposed GOP Florida Book Banning, Weighs in on ‘Rewriting’ Roald Dahl Classics "No child is going to become transgender or gay or lesbian because they read a book," the beloved YA author said. "It’s not going to happen." ...