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Banned for What?! Some of the Most Absurd Reasons for Book Challenges

October 03, 2025

Banned Books Week is here (Oct. 5–11), an event sponsored by the American Library Association (ALA) in response to the ever-increasing challenges libraries face today, as more and more people demand that certain books be removed from shelves. A large number of book ban requests today attempt to silence BIPOC and LGBTQ+ voices specifically, a troubling and dangerous trend that can make these vital stories unavailable to the readers who need them most.

EverydayAdvocacy.org—Helping to Address Censorship and Book Banning in Libraries and Schools

September 30, 2025

How can we demonstrate the value of books on controversial or challenging topics in order to counter banning efforts? One way is to hear from the authors—especially the stories they can tell us about how their own books have made a difference in the lives of young readers.

Lifting Voices: Recommended Audiobook Listening for Hispanic Heritage Month

September 26, 2025

For Hispanic Heritage Month, we are highlighting award-winning audiobook narrator and writer André Santana, who shares his thoughts and personal audiobook recommendations from Latin American voices—all available for free through your local library’s listening app!

Libraries Anchor the Campus Community

September 23, 2025

Academic libraries often provide employment and internship opportunities to students, but they also support patrons in other meaningful ways.

5 Banned Graphic Novels to Add to Your TBR List

September 19, 2025

Comic books and graphic novels date back to the nineteenth century, but it wasn’t until the early twentieth century that they grew into the juggernaut they are today. While many people associate them with the superhero stories that made the medium popular, that’s not all these books have to offer. Today, comic books and graphic novels depict a wide variety of stories, including nonfiction and memoirs.

From Driver’s Permit to License: How Libraries Help You Hit the Road

September 16, 2025

There’s a mix of excitement and nerves when preparing for a driver’s test. Passing the written exam and then tackling the road portion marks a major step toward independence.

Public Libraries Are Critical Cornerstones of Democracy

September 12, 2025

Democracy has come under attack in recent years. The rise of misinformation and AI-generated content online has sown distrust in subject experts, public institutions, and even basic facts. Increasing censorship and the erosion of civil liberties have led many to feel that the freedoms promised by democracy are being dismantled, one by one. In these uncertain times, libraries are doing their part to protect it.

This Case Could Determine the Future of US Book Bans

September 10, 2025

Only one library book ban case has ever been decided by the US Supreme Court: Board of Education, Island Trees Union Free School District No. 26 v. Pico (1982). In that case, the Island Trees school board in Nassau County, New York, removed nearly a dozen books from the high school and junior high libraries. A group of students led by senior Steven Pico sued the school, losing at trial but winning on appeal.

Take Advantage of Your Library’s Election Resources

September 05, 2025

National Voter Registration Day, observed annually on a designated Tuesday in September, serves as a timely reminder to check your election readiness—whether or not it’s a presidential election year. In 2025, the day falls on September 16, offering an opportunity to stay engaged in the democratic process and prepare for upcoming local and state elections.

Better Living Through Audio: 7 Ways Free Audiobooks Can Improve Your Life

September 02, 2025

Audiobooks are an unstoppable force these days, with net sales revenue rising to $2.22 billion in 2024, an increase of 13 percent since 2023, according to the Audio Publishers Association (APA). Of those sales, 99 percent were digital, many purchased by libraries to be made available to the public.
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