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Even though there has been a rise in book censorship at the library level, an interpretation of ALA’s policy Library Bill of Rights states “Librarians and governing bodies should maintain that parents – and only parents – have the right and the responsibility to restrict the access of their children – and only their children – to ...
The United States has a long history with book banning, and it’s not only picking up steam in 2022—it’s also becoming more problematic. ... schools are allowed to remove materials that are ...
The American Library Association publishes a list of the top "Banned and Challenged Books" for any given year. [21] The American Library Association also organizes a "Banned Books Week", which is "an annual event celebrating the freedom to read." [21] The goal of the project is to bring awareness to banned books and promote the freedom to learn ...
The Banned Book Club, an online resource allows readers to check out books banned by local libraries [47] Queer Liberation Library, is an LGBT digital library that aims to provide resources representing LGBT communities that is accessible to those living in areas where physical access to LGBT books is limited [34]
Banned Books Week this year is from Sept. 22-28. It's usually held during the last week of September. The theme of this year's event, according to the ALA, is " Freed Between the Lines ."
Books will not be allowed to be removed based… New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy (D) signed a law Monday prohibiting book banning in state libraries and schools. The law says school boards and the ...
Banning books is a part of American history. The first book censorship took place in the 1620s. [4] In August 2023, restrictions have been placed on the teaching of Shakespearean plays and literature by Florida teachers in order to comply with state law. [70] [71] [72]
Board members determined two books should be allowed to remain in the library: "An ABC of Equality" by Chana Ginelle Ewing for the young adult section of library; "Gender Queer" by Maia Kobabe for ...