In a significant move, six major publishers and the Authors Guild have launched a lawsuit challenging Florida’s controversial book restriction law, H.B. 1069. Launched in July 2023, Bill 1069 requires schools to remove and review any challenged books which contain subject matter of a “sexual or pornographic content". The plaintiffs claim that vague content restrictions have … [Read more...] about Florida Book Bans: Publishers, Authors Guild Fight Back
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ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
The American Library Association's 2024 Annual Conference and Exhibition kicked off with a vibrant start in San Diego on June 28, drawing over 13,000 attendees to the Convention Center. Keynote speaker Trevor Noah, former host of 'The Daily Show', was met with an enthusiastic crowd as he passionately advocated for the freedom to read. Noah reminisced about his childhood … [Read more...] about ALA 2024: Advocacy, Diversity, and the Future of Libraries
Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
Following an announcement from earlier this year, Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) was officially launched on June 26th. Comprising writers, illustrators, and creators from children’s and adult literature sectors, AABB aims to unite authors nationally and locally in support of grassroots efforts against book bans and challenges across the United States. Author and AABB … [Read more...] about Official Launch of Authors Against Book Bans
Book Banning Increases Curiosity Among Readers Resulting in High Sales
Despite the rising trend of book banning in the USA, it seems like readers can't get enough of these controversial books. This year in March, ALA released data that indicated how book challenges nearly doubled in 2022 from 2021. About 2,571 unique titles were targeted for censorship in 2022 from 1858 back in 2021 (resulting in a 38% increase). In this list, a large number of … [Read more...] about Book Banning Increases Curiosity Among Readers Resulting in High Sales