More than 10,000 books have been banned from public and academic libraries in the US
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These two states are responsible for most of the nation’s school book bans
The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000, with two states—Iowa and Florida—responsible for most of them, according to preliminary findings released by PEN America on Monday.
Texas State Board of Ed wants power to ban ‘sexually explicit’ books from public school libraries
Parents could petition the Texas State Board of Education to review books. Those found to be 'sexually explicit' would be removed from shelves.
Legislation would combat censorship, book bans in Michigan’s public libraries
Two bills before the Michigan House Committee on Government Operations would grant public and district library directors sole authority over the selection, inclusion, and withdrawal of library materials,
SC school board restricts access to 'Crank,' asks for 'more evidence' on two book-ban requests
A SC school board has restricted access to one book, kept a new textbook and dodged a yes-no vote on two other books in state's first parent-led complaint.
Polk County Public Schools has removed more than 30 challenged books from school libraries
Polk County Public Schools' disclosure of more than 30 removed books follows a state report that listed six removed titles in the district.
Knox County schools receive list of books to ban from libraries under state law
Knox County schools received a list from the district of books to be removed from school libraries under Tennessee’s Age-Appropriate Materials Act.
State Board of Education suggests allowing board to rate school library books
If approved, the board would be permitted to determine whether a book is appropriate in the state's public schools.
Librarians stand firm as book bans stack up and concerns swirl post-election
As activists seek to curb access to books and even hold them criminally liable, librarians ask people to listen, read and engage with them.
First list of banned books in Knox County Schools released, schools have until winter break to remove them
The list was sent out to teachers and contains 48 books that are scheduled for removal from Knox County public school ...
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SC Department of Education will vote on whether to ban an additional 5 books
SOUTH CAROLINA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION WILL DECIDE ON WHETHER TO BAN CERTAIN BOOKS IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. WJCL 22 NEWS' SAVANNAH ...