NEW YORK — Organizations that track the removal of books from schools and libraries are denouncing a Department of Education announcement that called bans a “hoax” and dismissed 11 complaints that had been filed during the Biden administration. A conservative group praised the department’s actions as “welcome news.” Free speech organizations denounce Education Department’s calling … Read more
Orlando, Florida — On 16-year-old Jack Hayes’ bookshelf you’ll find books that may no longer be available in some Florida classrooms, such as the Kurt Vonnegut classic “Slaughterhouse-Five.” His mother, Judi Hayes, said the 2023 Florida law restricting certain books in school libraries is hurting Jack’s ability to learn. “We’re not talking about Playboy magazine, … Read more
A record number of books were challenged in school and public libraries in 2023, according to the American Library Association (ALA). The ALA announced Thursday that 2023 saw 4,240 unique book titles targeted for censorship, up 65 percent from the previous record in 2022 of 2,571 unique titles. “The reports from librarians and educators in … Read more
