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Chat logs from right-wing group pushing book bans in school leak

The group has specifically targeted LGBTQ books for removal in Colorado.

On Oct 17, 2023 by Mikael Thalen

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Ron DeSantis really wants everyone to see all the ‘porn’ he’s found

The mailers feature excerpts from a book DeSantis helped remove from Florida school shelves.

On Jun 22, 2023 by Katherine Huggins

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‘I am not upset. I’m enraged’: Administration asked school librarian to take down banned books display after one parent complained

'I serve over 700 students, not one student alone.'

On Aug 20, 2022 by Braden Bjella

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People rip school for banning Harry Potter, not guns

Officials are concerned about students ‘conjuring evil spirits.’

On Sep 3, 2019 by Alex Dalbey

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8 perfect books for Banned Books Week

Your library could get a lot smaller.

On Oct 1, 2015 by Miles Klee

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The book that ruined countless kids’ childhoods is getting a documentary

You remember the drawings. Now you can help someone chronicle and relive them.

On Mar 20, 2015 by Audra Schroeder

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John Green had a hilarious response to news of ‘The Fault in Our Stars’ ban

"Okay?" "No, not really."

On Sep 27, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Cory Doctorow’s ‘Little Brother’ gets Florida summer reading program shut down

Undaunted, Doctorow and his publisher, Tor, responded by donating 200 copies of the book to the school.

On Jun 11, 2014 by Aja Romano

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Parent calls cops on teen for giving books away at a book giveaway

Trying to give away award-winning novels got this girl a chat with the cops in Idaho.

On Apr 25, 2014 by Aja Romano

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‘Captain Underpants,’ ‘Hunger Games’ top library association’s complaint list

Once again, Young Adult and children's literature top the list of the books that scare us most.

On Apr 15, 2014 by Aja Romano