Will Two Recent Court Wins Against Book Censorship Be The Last?
Two recent settlements are a reminder of how book banners know they're doing wrong *and* how the incoming administration will reshape the legal system again.
On Election Day, South Carolina Banned 7 Books from Schools
Following Utah's lead, South Carolina is engaging in state-sponsored censorship
No, This Book Is Not Satire
A new picture book from a Moms for Liberty member depicting the group's sick obsession with a false narrative about teachers
Public Libraries On The 2024 Chopping Block Over and Over Again
The headlines are a bleak reminder that it is happening now.
Iowa Taxpayers Lose $230+ Million in Public School Funds
The new voucher program steals from citizens to pay for private education. Iowa is just a test run.
You've Already Been Living The Project 2025 Test Drive
Shock over public school closures, public library book bans, ending of child labor laws–this *is* the plan.
Links of Note: July 6, 2024
Bobby pins, draconian legislation, a classic of the YA canon, and more links to fill your feed.
Books for Understanding This Moment in Censorship
A book list and reminder at the start of what might be a challenging Pride month in libraries.
Links of Note: May 11, 2024
Libraries, Book Bans, Pop Music, and More
The Call Is Still Inside The House
When school leaders are active agents in the targeting of librarians.
You Can Do Less
The world will keep spinning & you will be better for it.
Meet Me At The Mall
On the rise of malls in books, music, and culture in the 2020s.
Cultural Curation For The 30th Anniversary of Kurt Cobain's Death
Some must reads, must listens, and a must view.
Social Work in Libraries is Complicated, But Vital
This National Social Work Month, champion those who are there for us all
Links to Click: March 22, 2024
YA turning 25, a history of the Carnegie library, font nerdery, and more
What Is Going On at Oak Park Public Library?
Since January, a misinformation campaign has led to the firing of a beloved executive director, an unhappy staff, and more
Wisconsin School Turns to BookLooks for Pulling Library + Classroom Books
"If a book is scored as a 4 or 5, it will be pulled from our collections. I will review all titles with a 3."
Undermining Professionalism @ Your Public Library
The book banning playbook as it unfolds over 2 years in Phillips Public Library (WI)
The Call Is Coming From Inside The House
When school leaders are active agents in the targeting of librarians
Links to Click: January 19, 2024
The Rise of #CleanTok, Reading Instruction, Anti-Book Ban Wins, and more.