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- 1A 19th-century autumn illustration resurfaces online●Autumn. Karl Fröhlich, from "Karl Fröhlich's frolicks with scissors and pen" New York: 1879 # illustration # art # Child
A public library in east London has removed several children's books featuring a popular cartoon pig from its shelves, including titles about migration, after complaints about the author's political views. Staff said the decision was made following concerns raised by a local campaigner, while critics, including the author himself, have called the removals censorship and demanded the books be reinstated.
- 2New York Public Library Launches Banned Books Access Drive▼The New York Public Library Invites New Yorkers to Read Banned Books with Instant Digital Access to Challenged Titles and Book Giveaways
The New York Public Library is urging New Yorkers to read banned and challenged books, offering instant digital access to frequently contested titles along with free book giveaways. The initiative comes amid ongoing national debates over book bans in schools and libraries, and is being discussed as a high-profile response supporting open access to literature.
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The New York State Education Department has annulled the appointments of trustees to the Peninsula Public Library, according to Herald Community Newspapers. The decision removes the trustees' authority to sit on the library board, though details on why the appointments were voided or what happens next for library governance have not been made clear. The move affects the leadership of the Peninsula Library serving its Long Island community.