“Wishtree” author reacts to Virginia community’s cancellation of “One Book” program
This conversation originally aired on the July 14, 2024 episode of “Inside Appalachia.” Children’s author Katherine Applegate visited Floyd, Virginia, this spring after the school...
Colorado city has a plan to fight censorship: ban books
A group of residents who raised concerns about books in a Colorado library last month sparked a ban this week that they did not expect:...
Woman fights LGBTQ+ book bans by sending queer books to red states
In San Francisco’s Castro District, a one-woman army is fighting against book bans – with books. In May 2023, Becka Robbins decided that the best...
Opinion: American librarians unfortunately face “thousands of book challenges” in today’s political climate
Patrons at a San Diego County library. Courtesy of the County News Center “It’s bad out there.” “It is very bad.” “Actually, it’s more than...
Official launch of Authors Against Book Bans
Following an announcement earlier this year, Authors Against Book Bans (AABB) was officially launched on June 26. Comprised of authors, illustrators, and writers in the...
“The Rainbow Parade” illustrates the importance of LGBTQ+ children’s books
Dr. Rick Hendrix and his partner Shane Jordan have The Rainbow Parade: A Celebration of LGBTQIA+ Identities and Allies than the children’s book they never...
