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Tag: Book Bans

New Jersey Becomes Latest State To Prohibit Book Bans In School And Public Libraries
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New Jersey Becomes Latest State To Prohibit Book Bans In School And Public Libraries

By Melissa Noel · Dec 12, 2024
How Black Parents Are Fighting Against Growing Book Bans They Say Are Efforts 'To Evade History'
Lifestyle · Parenting

How Black Parents Are Fighting Against Growing Book Bans They Say Are Efforts 'To Evade History'

By Jessica Fields · Sep 19, 2024
It's Bigger Than Books: Now Is The Perfect Time To Return To The Library
Books · Entertainment · Lifestyle

It's Bigger Than Books: Now Is The Perfect Time To Return To The Library

By Martie Bowser · Apr 23, 2024
Bills Fighting Book Bans May Have Unintended Consequences—Library Penalties
News · Politics

Bills Fighting Book Bans May Have Unintended Consequences—Library Penalties

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Apr 1, 2024
Black Churches In Florida Are Stepping In To Teach Black History Where Schools Are Falling Off
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Black Churches In Florida Are Stepping In To Teach Black History Where Schools Are Falling Off

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Nov 6, 2023
Alabama Flags Children’s Picture Book Because Author’s Last Name Is “Gay”
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Alabama Flags Children’s Picture Book Because Author’s Last Name Is “Gay”

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 10, 2023
How Moms For Liberation Is Fighting Book Bans And Championing Our Legacy
Books · Entertainment

How Moms For Liberation Is Fighting Book Bans And Championing Our Legacy

By Nekima Levy Armstrong · Oct 6, 2023
Baby’s First Book Of Banned Books— New Book Hopes To Inspire Activism From An Early Age
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Baby’s First Book Of Banned Books— New Book Hopes To Inspire Activism From An Early Age

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Oct 5, 2023
Houston Independent School District Turns Libraries Into Discipline Centers, Gets Rid Of Librarians At 28 Campuses
In Defense of Black Lives · News · Politics

Houston Independent School District Turns Libraries Into Discipline Centers, Gets Rid Of Librarians At 28 Campuses

By Rayna Reid Rayford · Jul 28, 2023
Author Ta-Nehisi Coates Attends School Board Meeting To Support Teacher Banned From Using His Book On Race In Class
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Author Ta-Nehisi Coates Attends School Board Meeting To Support Teacher Banned From Using His Book On Race In Class

By Melissa Noel · Jul 20, 2023