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Banning Books About... Banned Books?!

October 07, 2026

As part of our ongoing work to monitor and challenge book censorship across the nation, we recently analyzed the expanded list of targeted titles associated with Texas Lieutenant Governor Dan Patrick's campaign to censor school libraries.

Banning Books About Crayons?!?

October 06, 2026

When people think about book bans, they often imagine high school literature or complex adult themes. But censorship in America’s libraries and schools has expanded so far that even picture books about crayons are being targeted and restricted.

Inside the Florida Freedom to Read Project

October 05, 2026

Banned Books Week, the annual celebration of the freedom to read, typically falls in late September or early October, and with the sharp rise in book bans across the country, it’s needed now more than ever. Though public opinion is clear that the majority of people do not support book bans, that has not stopped the small yet vocal minority from pushing a censorship agenda.

They Banned Books About Pets!

October 05, 2026

If you needed proof that the book-banning movement has completely unspooled from reality, look no further than your local library’s pet section.

They're Banning Books About Butts and Farts

October 04, 2026

Yes, they’re banning books about butts and farts. You really can’t make this stuff up.

From Bearded Dragons to Axolotls: 5 Library Pets Stealing the Show

October 02, 2026

For decades, library cats have held a special place in the public imagination. These feline friends were once brought in to keep mice away from delicate paper pages, but they quickly became beloved mascots that greeted readers and napped on cozy chairs.

Why Families Are Spending the Night at Libraries and Archives

September 30, 2026

When people picture public archives and libraries, they usually think of quiet reading rooms, tall bookshelves, and strict silence. But a growing number of cultural institutions are changing that image. Through unique overnight programs, families are now getting the chance to explore these spaces long after the regular doors close.

They Ban One Book, We Send Two

September 23, 2026

Today’s moral panic focuses on removing LGBTQ+ and BIPOC stories from library shelves—often justified by claims that these books expose children to or indoctrinate them into far-left ideologies or “woke” culture. Florida, in particular, has taken a leading role in these challenges. The Florida State Board of Education has warned that school administrators could face criminal prosecution if their actions in making certain library books accessible fall under the state’s criminal obscenity statutes.

LT Gov Dan Patrick Just Lost in Texas, Let’s Win In D.C.

September 21, 2026

A few weeks ago, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick stood in front of cameras, declared “We’re coming for the books,” and promoted an effort targeting more than 2,000 books in Texas schools. But this week was a big win for Texas school libraries, as he was forced to back down from "his" hit list of books. Turns out, he probably never even read the list he received from an activist. He just did what she told him to do. That's embarrassing!

Libraries Give Maurice Broaddus Space to Dream

September 21, 2026

Maurice Broaddus is a librarian, community organizer, and writer. In his view, it all ties together as part of the same mission: “to make the world a better place for us having passed through it.”