The American Library Association has released new data about book bans in the United States. The numbers shattered last year's records.
This page has a lot more explanation of what's happening, more images to share, and ways you can get involved.
https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/2022-book-bans/
h/t @elaterite
It's fuckin backwards. Like Germany in the 30s or The Handmaid's tale or Farenheight 451
Nice timing. I'd just started reading this when your post arrived.
The history of book bansāand their changing targetsāin the U.S.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/culture/article/history-of-book-bans-in-the-united-states
I came across another post with this, which is really cool: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/books-unbanned
The Brooklyn Public Library is allowing individuals ages 13-21 to apply for a free BPL eCard, providing access to their full eBook collection as well as their learning databases.
In April 2022, Brooklyn Public Library joined those fighting for the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own opinions. Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement, Books Unbanned is a response to an increasingly coordinated and effective effort to remove books from library shelves.
@grammargirl @elaterite #fascism in real time.
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In April 2022, Brooklyn Public Library joined those fighting for the rights of teens nationwide to read what they like, discover themselves, and form their own opinions. Inspired by the American Library Association's Freedom to Read Statement, Books Unbanned is a response to an increasingly coordinated and effective effort to remove books from library shelves.
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