Censorship

Texas school librarian Minda Anderson created a lesson for AP English students to analyze rhetoric and learn about banned books and censorship.

A district court judge said removing the picture book about two male penguins raising a penguin chick did not violate the authors’ or students’ First Amendment rights; the South Carolina Association of School Librarians filed suit against the state superintendent; and more in censorship news this Banned Books Week.

Iris Mogul talks with Banned Books Week Honorary Chair George Takei, as well as other youth advocates as part of Banned Books Week 2025 events.

Having a say in legislation is a critical piece of advocacy right now. Hear from experts on how to help grassroots organizations, testify before boards and legislators, and make an impact.

PEN America released data for the 2024–25 school year, with more than 6,800 instances of book bans in districts across the country.

Join the Newbery-winning author and peers from around the country for a weekend of professional development and expanding your professional learning community.

The 2021 School Librarian of the Year was recognized for her library advocacy and fight against censorship and book bans.

Erica Sikma explains what led her back to school for her MLIS degree.

New Delaware laws protect against book bans; national parks are removing titles from gift stores; Texas district offers tool for parents to monitor student reading; and more.