When does library weeding become censorship by another name?
Our latest article explores how controversial books can disappear through "routine" collection practices, why transparency matters, and how future librarians inherit the consequences.
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Weeding becomes censorship when controversial books are selectively removed under professional pretexts, undermining transparency, consistency, collection integrity, and trust.
“One piece of data about banned books that always surprises people is that the vast majority of the books being banned are not new books.
That means the average publication date of the books banned over the last five years is 18 years old...
As the school year comes to a close, we want to take a moment to thank the educators who dedicate themselves to helping students learn, grow, and discover the power of books. Thank you for all that you do.
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Missouri lawmakers recently slashed funding for Dolly Parton's Imagination Library. At a time when reading scores are a national concern, access to books should be expanding, not shrinking.
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CEMETERY BOYS by Aiden Thomas is a moving story about identity, family, and belonging. Through fantasy, mystery, and Latinx cultural traditions, it offers readers both representation and empathy. Every reader deserves the freedom to choose stories that help them understand themselves and others.
The Upside of Unrequited is a funny, heartfelt YA novel about family, friendship, first love, and finding where you belong. Its authentic LGBTQ characters and relatable themes help readers feel seen, build empathy, and celebrate the many ways people create family and community.
Freedom to Read Project
Freedom to Read Project
Parents thank educators and librarians for nurturing students, defending intellectual freedom, fostering curiosity, and championing the freedom to read daily.
Do minors have a right to privacy when they check out library books? It's a question at the heart of intellectual freedom, parental rights, and young people's access to information.
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Many of the books being banned right now were likely sitting perfectly fine on shelves and being read by school-age readers when the current mob of banners were themselves teenagers.”
-Kelly Jensen, Book Riot Censorship News
(Full article: bookriot.com/5-years-of-b...)
Pride Month is the perfect time to discover a new LGBTQ+ book! Whether you're looking for a mirror that reflects your own experiences or a window into someone else's, queer stories offer insight, empathy, and unforgettable characters. Read widely. Read boldly. Celebrate the freedom to read.
Freedom to Read Project
Freedom to Read Project
Freedom to Read Project
Several states have attempted to strip minors of their rights to privacy in public libraries in this era of censorship.
