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- 1Most challenged children's books are also the most popular●The most frequently challenged children’s books are also some of the most popular. Here are a few famous novels that hav
Children's classics that are among the most frequently challenged or banned in libraries are also some of the most widely read and beloved novels. Advocates note many bans cite trivial or ridiculous reasons. The list highlights famous titles that continue to top borrowing and sales figures even as they face removal attempts in schools and libraries.
- 2US school book bans hit record 12,000 in a year▼US book bans in public schools reach record annual high of 12,000
Bans of books in US public schools have reached a record annual high of roughly 12,000, according to The Guardian. The figure marks an unprecedented surge in censorship efforts targeting school libraries and reading lists. Campaigners and free-speech groups are voicing alarm over the scale of removals, which continue to fuel a fierce national debate over what children should be allowed to read in schools.
- 3Sarcastic hashtags about cars, rents and German politics circulate●Tolles # Auto , marktgerechter # Mietpreis , Nicht alle # Männer , # CDU , unterschätzer # Merz , cooles # SUV , # Reich
German-language social media users are sharing a string of ironic hashtags mocking everyday and political frustrations: overpriced car rentals, underestimated CDU leader Friedrich Merz, expensive SUVs, the wealthy, inefficient public broadcasting and railways, inadequate pensions and school cuts. The tags read as sarcasm, pairing positive-sounding labels like 'fair rent price' or 'good schools' with issues widely criticised in Germany.
- 4Book bans in U.S. schools hit a new high●Morning, all, book bans in U.S. schools hit a new high over the last year. Texas and Florida are high on the list of sta
Book bans in U.S. public schools have reached a record level over the past year, with Texas and Florida among the states with the highest numbers of removals. Commenters are criticizing the trend, arguing it limits what children can learn and read, and framing it as part of a wider political battle over education and censorship in American schools.
- 5LSE blog examines the long history of book access restrictions●> Reading for me, but not for thee – The long history of limiting access to books https:// blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocia
The London School of Economics' Impact of Social Sciences blog has published a piece tracing the long history of limiting access to books, under the title 'Reading for me, but not for thee'. The article is being shared among readers, with at least one commenter saying they are adding the book under discussion to their to-be-read list.
- 6Children's Book About Pangolins Flagged as Banned●Banned book of the day: What on Earth Is a Pangolin? (1994) — Edward R. Ricciuti https://www. banned-books.org/book-of-t
Edward R. Ricciuti's 1994 children's book 'What on Earth Is a Pangolin?' is being highlighted as a banned book, drawing attention to ongoing censorship of educational titles. Commenters sharing the listing invoke hashtags around censorship, intellectual freedom and the right to read. The animal-focused nature book joins a growing list of children's and science titles facing challenges in schools and libraries.
- 7Alexandria Seeks Volunteer Reading Tutors for Book Buddies Program▼Volunteer as an Alexandria Reading Tutor With ATC Book Buddies
ATC Book Buddies is recruiting volunteers in Alexandria to serve as reading tutors for local students. The appeal, listed through Alexandria's volunteer marketplace, invites residents to help children build literacy skills through one-on-one reading support. Organizers are calling on community members to sign up, as tutoring programs typically rely on a steady stream of volunteers to keep sessions running throughout the school year.
- 8Rockford Public Library promotes banned books to teen readers●Banned book list shared by Rockford Public Library to encourage teens to read
Rockford Public Library has shared a list of banned books to encourage teenagers to read them. The move positions the library as part of ongoing national debates over book challenges and censorship in schools and libraries. By highlighting frequently banned titles, the library hopes to spark curiosity among young readers and defend access to contested literature.
- 9Ten authors team up to promote dark academia fiction●Looking for slightly dark academia fiction? Haunted halls, dangerous magic, buried secrets, morally grey characters, str
A group of ten authors has launched a joint BookFunnel promotion aimed at readers of dark academia fiction, offering free giveaways of books featuring haunted schools, dangerous magic, buried secrets and morally grey characters. The event doubles as a curated reading list, helping independent fantasy and romance writers reach new audiences while giving readers a low-cost way to discover new titles.
- 10Top five Staten Island middle schools ranked on 2026 reading exam●These are the top 5 Staten Island middle schools that performed strongest on 2026 state reading exam
A new ranking lists the five Staten Island middle schools that posted the strongest results on the 2026 New York state reading exam. The roundup, published by local outlet SILive.com, highlights which island schools led the borough on the latest statewide English language arts assessment, a measure closely watched by parents deciding on middle school options.
- 11Students face riot police in mass school protests●Education "Government taken by surprise by massive demonstrations": Children vs riot police. "We’d rather stand here doi
Massive student demonstrations have reportedly taken the government by surprise, with schoolchildren confronting riot police over poor conditions in education. Demonstrators, including a teenager named Sophia who listed teenagers' grievances, carried signs reading 'School is a right, not a privilege,' and said they would rather protest than learn in inadequate facilities.