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The top 10 most-targeted book titles, according to the American Library Association, in order of the number of challenges from left to right: Gender Queer, All Boys Aren't Blue, This Book Is Gay, The Perks of Being a Wallflower, Flamer, The Bluest Eye, Tricks, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, Let’s Talk About It, and Sold.

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LGBTQ+ content drove book banning efforts in 2023

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April 10, 2024 10:17 am

a stack of three books with rainbow ribbon bookmarks is on the table. Concept back to school, freedom, independence. Right to read.

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Where do state Right to Read Acts stand nationally?

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April 2, 2024 6:37 pm

a stack of three books with rainbow ribbon bookmarks is on the table. Concept back to school, freedom, independence. Right to read.

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Delaware Libraries for All Act moves forward

Gary L. Day -

March 27, 2024 11:11 am

Black History Month: Telling Stories, Erasing Voices

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Black History Month: Telling Stories, Erasing Voices

Victoria A. Brownworth -

February 6, 2024 5:00 pm

Stronger Freedom to Read Act introduced in New Jersey

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Stronger Freedom to Read Act introduced in New Jersey

Gary L. Day -

February 5, 2024 2:58 pm

The Philadelphia City Institute Library.

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Conservatives call on PA to leave American Library Association

Emily Leopard-Davis -

September 20, 2023 8:01 am

State senator moves to protect PA libraries

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State senator moves to protect PA libraries

Gary L. Day -

August 16, 2023 4:11 pm

The Philadelphia City Institute Library.

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Federal and state legislators move to protect libraries

Gary L. Day -

June 8, 2023 7:00 pm

Book bans skyrocket amid sweeping attacks on multiple titles

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Book bans skyrocket amid sweeping attacks on multiple titles

Dana Rudolph -

May 7, 2023 11:34 am