DeSantis Narrows Focus of Florida Book Challenge Law, Blaming Liberal Activist
PEN America issued a report saying Florida is responsible for 72% of the books that have been pulled from the nation’s schools in the first half of the current school year.
Librarians Fear New Penalties, Even Prison, as Activists Challenge Books
Across the country, book challenges and bans have soared to the highest levels in decades, and lawmakers are considering new punishments.
Nebraska Bill to Charge Librarians for Giving ‘Obscene Material’ to Children Fails
Book bans soared last year in the U.S, and almost half of the challenged books are about communities of color, LGBTQ+ people and other marginalized groups.
Georgia Senate Considers Controls on School Libraries and Criminal Charges for Librarians
Opponents said it’s important for students to be able to explore their interests and that the bill could violate students’ First Amendment rights.
Court Upholds Block on Texas Law Requiring Sexual Content Ratings For School Books
The court said opponents are likely to win their legal challenge to the law aimed at keeping material deemed “sexually explicit” off school library shelves.
Federal Lawsuit Against Florida School District That Banned Books Can Move Forward, Judge Rules
The federal lawsuit alleges the Escambia County School District and its School Board are violating the First Amendment through the removal of 10 books.
Publishing Industry Heavy-Hitters Sue Iowa Over State’s New School Book-Banning Law
The lawsuit is the second in the past week to challenge the law, which bans books with sexual content all the way through 12th grade. An exception is allowed for religious texts.
South Carolina Education Board Weighing Limits on ‘Age Appropriate’ Materials
The regulation is the latest effort from conservative policymakers to restrict public school students’ access to books covering topics of race, gender identity and sexual orientation.