US saw record high of 5,668 books banned in libraries in 2025, says agency | US news | The Guardian
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/apr/22/us-libraries-banned-books
Associated Press: Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list. “Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.”
https://rbfirehose.com/2026/04/22/associated-press-book-bans-and-attempted-bans-remain-at-record-highs-with-sold-topping-the-list/
Associated Press: Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list. “Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library As…
BOOK CHALLENGES HIT UNPRECEDENTED LEVELS, GRIPPING LIBRARIES AND SCHOOLS
Thousands of book titles are being challenged in US libraries and schools. Learn why and which states are most affected by these censorship attempts.
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https://newsletter.tf/us-book-bans-rise-in-libraries-schools/
Book challenges in US schools and libraries have reached record highs, with over 6,870 instances recorded in the last academic year. This is a significant increase from previous years.
#BookBans, #LibraryCensorship, #SchoolLibraries, #FreedomToRead, #PENAmerica
https://newsletter.tf/us-book-bans-rise-in-libraries-schools/
La plus importante maison d’édition de Russie, Eksmo, est visée par une nouvelle opération des forces de l’ordre. Des perquisitions ont été menées dans plusieurs de ses locaux dans le cadre d’une enquête liée à la diffusion de contenus qualifiés de « propagande LGBT », selon des informations rapportées par l’agence officielle TASS, reprise par l'AFP.
Books are vanishing from school shelves across America—quietly, quickly, and often without explanation.
Our latest investigation dives into the rise of book bans, the librarians caught in the middle, and what’s really at stake for students and free expression.
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#Florida, #Texas & #Utah are among the many states that have called for #books to be banned or passed restrictive #legislation. In #Iowa, an appellate court ruled earlier this month that the state can enforce a #law that limits #teachers from even talking about #LGBTQ+ topics with #students in kindergarten through the 6th grade & bans some books.
Last year, >90% of challenges arose from #activists & #government ofcls, acc/to the #ALA, compared to 72% in 2024.
…For decades, challenges to a given book came from a parent or another member of a local community. But in recent years, the #ALA has found, the trend shifted sharply to #government officials & such #conservative activists as #MomsForLiberty, who advocate “parental choice” [in reality, the group’s choice] in deciding what #schools & #libraries should make available.
#libraries #books #BookBans #access #education #censorship #racism #misogyny #heterosexism #law #fascism #FarRight #Republicans
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