LAFAYETTE, La. — During the monthly Library Board of Control meeting Monday night, the decision to reinstate a ban on certain themed book displays was finalized with a 6-1 vote, effectively closing ...
In June 2023, the Erie County Public Library attempted to relocate a Pride Month book display to a less prominent location in the Blasco Library children's area. The display, which featured LGBTQ+ ...
We live in a world where free speech is constantly under fire. From alleged censorship on social media to attacking someone for their opinions, it is hard to voice your beliefs in today’s world. One ...
Mocombe's 2024-2025 choices were based on the idea of “The Black Artist,” and include a diverse range of volumes that span ancient Egyptian art to Alvin Ailey and Def Jam. Every year since 2020, the ...
COOK, Minn. — Every fall, libraries across the U.S. take part in a weeklong advocacy campaign known as Banned Book Week. Aimed at raising awareness about censorship and challenged books, participating ...
The book, “What Are Your Words,” was removed from display in the children’s section of the Kent Memorial Library in Suffield. Credit: Shahrzad Rasekh / CT Mirror This story has been updated. Ari, the ...
The Erie County Public Library has adopted a new policy to ensure its displays are resistant to censorship. The policy, which was developed by library officials and approved by the Erie County Library ...
Last week Lani Kawahara, who oversees the young adult section at Kauai’s largest library, set up her annual display to mark Banned Books Week, a national campaign that kicked off Sunday to spotlight ...