Double The Book Bans In Half The Time: PEN America’s Latest Book Ban Report

PEN's new report shows that book bans continue to rise and continue to target books by or about queer people and people of color. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

[ Book Riot | 2024-04-16 12:05:00 UTC ]

Other news stories related to: "Double The Book Bans In Half The Time: PEN America’s Latest Book Ban Report"


Oregon has passed a bill to protect school libraries from book bans.

Another win for freedom to read legislation on the West Coast this week, as Oregon’s state House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 1098 on Monday, a bill that will protect access to books in school libraries. It’s great news: books can no longer be banned solely because they discuss... Continue reading at Literrary Hub

[ Literrary Hub | 2025-06-11 17:13:49 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Oprah’s Book Club Announces 115th Pick and It’s An Author She’s Picked Before–Twice

Oprah's latest Book Club pick is her 115th and brings the return of one of her favorite writers. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-06-11 14:04:15 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Guillermo del Toro’s FRANKENSTEIN Trailer Drops and More Book News!

Cover reveals, adaptation updates, book announcements, and more of the latest book news you should know about. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-06-10 10:01:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


The Biggest Bookish News We Covered This Week

Oprah's latest book club pick, the most popular books on Goodreads this week, a win for the IMLS, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-05-17 15:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Reader’s Advisory Resources to Keep You On Top of Your Game

Here are readalikes for your patrons' favorite authors and movies, the latest book awards, and more reader's advisory resources. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-05-13 10:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


The Most Popular Book News of the Week

A new study shows the impact of book bans on library circulation, a guy who has listened to GATSBY on repeat for 5 years, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-20 15:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


All the Bookish News We Covered This Week

The best books of the spring, the most anticipated books of summer, the ACLU's latest book banning suit, and more. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-19 15:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


K-Drama Adaptation of DANGEROUS LIAISONS Heading to Netflix and More Book News!

A new book from Salman Rushdie, production has wrapped on another Stephen King adaptation, and more of the latest book news. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-04-08 12:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Roxane Gay Lists Her Favorite Books of 2024

The latest in nonfiction book news includes PEN America’s latest analysis of book bans, censorship posts to revisit by our ... Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-03-12 14:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


The Women’s Prize Announces Its 2025 Nonfiction Longlist

The latest in nonfiction book news is the second-ever Women's Prize for nonfiction, Margaret Atwood's first memoir, and how to stand up to book bans. Continue reading at Book Riot

[ Book Riot | 2025-02-26 14:30:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


Literary Organizations Release Joint Statement Decrying Anti-Trans Executive Order

The American Booksellers Association, Audio Publishers Association, Independent Book Publishers Association, PEN America, Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators, and dozens of other orgs have issued a letter addressing President Donald Trump's order to implement "policies that... Continue reading at Publishers Weekly

[ Publishers Weekly | 2025-02-06 05:00:00 UTC ]
More news stories like this


New Research on Audiobook Circulation in US Libraries

The newly released 'Audiobooks and Public Libraries' report shows US libraries' community sizes playing a role in audio circulation. The post New Research on Audiobook Circulation in US Libraries appeared first on Publishing Perspectives. Continue reading at Publishing Perspectives

[ Publishing Perspectives | 2025-01-14 22:10:01 UTC ]
More news stories like this


TikTok Is Silent About How Creators Should Prepare for a Potential Ban but Talent Agencies Are Setting up Their Playbooks

The potential TikTok ban might leave casual users frustrated as they look for ways to enjoy funny animal videos or explore the latest book series. However, content creators and their agencies are working to expand their reach beyond the platform, investing in... Continue reading at AdWeek

[ AdWeek | 2025-01-10 19:23:48 UTC ]
More news stories like this


As children's book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California

Book bans are tanking sales of children's books. Schools and libraries aren't buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback. Continue reading at Los Angeles Times

[ Los Angeles Times | 2024-12-12 11:00:55 UTC ]
More news stories like this