Handing out copies of books banned by right-wing censorship efforts, the PRH ‘Banned Wagon’ is in its third tour of duty.
PEN America’s Censorship Report: ‘A Disturbing Normalization’ of Book Bans
The leading message of this year’s PEN America ‘Banned in the USA’ report is about an insidious rise in ‘normalization’ of censorship.
Publishers, Authors Win New Court Ruling Against Florida’s ‘HB 1069’
‘Effectively ending the book banning provisions in Florida House Bill 1069,’ a new ruling is cheered by publishers and authors.
Book Bannings: PEN America Reports on School Libraries Pulling Titles
Area news reports indicate that county school systems may be reacting to state-level intimidation.
The US Supreme Court Supports Parents on LGBTQ Books
‘Opt-outs for religious objections will chill what is taught in schools,’ writes PEN America’s Elly Brinkley on ‘Mahmoud v. Taylor.’
Book Banning: A US Court Issues a Reversal in Texas
A court decision that some say ‘forsakes core First Amendment principles’ alarms freedom-to-read backers in the States.
IPA on Reported Moscow Arrests: ‘The Risks Publishers Now Face in Russia’
The International Publishers Association alerts its world membership to reports of Russian actions against ‘LGBT propaganda.’
Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case
The US high court hears oral arguments as publishing industry parties file an amicus brief, on school exposure to LGBTQ+ themes.
Penguin Random House’s ‘Banned on the Run’ Event: US$10,000
Ahead of the States’ National Library Week, Penguin Random House and Sourcebooks open a ‘Banned on the Run a fundraising effort.
Book-Ban Programming Part of Germany’s Freedom Week
‘Giving the Banned Book a Voice’ is the title of a kick-off event in Germany’s May Freedom of Expression Week.