Save Public Libraries and Schools By Voting Down-Ballot: Book Censorship News, October 25, 2024

You have a role in saving public libraries and schools by voting. Here's where, how, and why you need to learn about your down-ballot candidates and initiatives. That, plus this week's book censorship news. Continue reading at 'Book Riot'

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[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Christian Science Monitor | 2013-06-11 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ Publishing Perspectives | 2013-06-10 00:00:00 UTC ]
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[ The Bookseller | 2013-06-06 00:00:00 UTC ]
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