They wanted to ban this book about seahorses because it's too sexy

Last year a group of conservatives thought that a children’s book with an illustration of hugging sea horses was too hot to handle for kids and should be banned from elementary schools in Williamson County, Tennessee.

Why Are Books Banned?

Book bans are not about protecting children. It's a lot more sinister than that...

Bogged Down with Analog Materials? Call Your Library!

Convert your memories into digital files; digital conversion is a unique service offered by some public and academic libraries.

Finding Your Identity at the Library

Public libraries and the young LGBTQ+ community.

Did you see Lizzo make history playing James Madison's crystal flute?

No one knew what it would sound like. The crowd was shocked...

Are We Facing a Future Without Diverse Stories?

As book bans become increasingly prevalent, diverse books for young readers are disappearing from library shelves across the United States.

6 Hispanic Heritage Archives to Explore Online

Libraries document and celebrate the importance of Hispanic communities, past and present.

Audiobooks and Accessibility

Here's the bottom line: experience books in the way that works for you.

Empathy, A Hidden Victim of Book Bans

Book challenges rob us of the novels that teach about other experiences and perspectives.

Read to Understand Yourself and Others

Exploring the concept of mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors.