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Free speech organisations are warning that new education directives will broaden book bans in schools, arguing the orders will restrict what students can read. The groups say the measures give officials wider authority to remove titles from libraries and classrooms. The reports stem from Florida outlets, suggesting the policy debate centres on US state education policy, with civil liberties groups pushing back against expanded censorship powers.
- 2Library of Congress Opens Nominations for Federal Library Awards▼Library of Congress Opens Award Nominations for Outstanding Federal Libraries, Librarians and Library Technicians
The Library of Congress has opened nominations for awards honouring outstanding federal libraries, librarians and library technicians. The programme recognises excellence across US government libraries and the staff who run them. It is an administrative announcement, with no public controversy or reaction reported so far.
- 3Florida's annual banned books list sparks fresh debate▼Florida’s annual ‘banned book’ list sparks discourse
Florida has released its annual list of banned books, renewing arguments over school library and classroom restrictions. Supporters of the list say it protects students from inappropriate material, while critics, including teachers and free-speech advocates, argue it limits access to literature and disproportionately targets books on race, gender and LGBTQ themes. The debate is drawing national attention to book censorship in US schools.
- 4Campaigners warn libraries are being defunded over books●Did you know that many politicians and far-right groups are attempting to deny your freedom to simply check out a book b
The advocacy group EveryLibrary warns that politicians and far-right groups in the United States are pushing to defund public libraries in disputes over books and programmes, saying people's freedom to check out books is under threat and local libraries could be next. The organisation is urging readers to pay attention to local library funding decisions.
- 5Library Advocates Rally Support for Libraries and Literacy●Like, follow, and share if you love libraries, literacy, and books! # library # libraries # read # reading # book # book
EveryLibrary, the US-based library advocacy organization, is calling on supporters to like, follow, and share its message in support of libraries, literacy, and books. The appeal promotes its wider campaign for public libraries, reading, and literature, encouraging book lovers to amplify its work across social media and grow its community of library supporters.
- 6Campaign urges Americans to show support for libraries●Show that Americans love their libraries! 👉 Like 👉 Follow 👉 Share # library # libraries # read # reading # book # books
EveryLibrary, a US library advocacy organization, is asking Americans to publicly demonstrate their support for libraries through likes, follows, and shares. The appeal, circulated with hashtags promoting reading, books, and public libraries, aims to build visible grassroots backing for library funding and awareness. Supporters are encouraged to spread the message across social media.
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EveryLibrary, a US library advocacy organization, is running a campaign pairing anti-book-ban messaging with novelty socks. The stunt aims to draw attention to rising attempts to remove books from school and public libraries across the United States, using merchandise to raise funds and awareness while calling the trend of censorship anything but harmless.
- 8EveryLibrary Urges Public to Amplify Library Support Online●Help spread the word! 👉 Like 👉 Follow 👉 Share # library # libraries # read # reading # book # books # librarylove # auth
EveryLibrary, a US-based library advocacy organisation, is asking the public to like, follow and share its content to help spread awareness about libraries, reading and public library services. The appeal comes amid ongoing concern over funding and support for libraries, with the group using its social media presence to rally readers, authors and library lovers behind the cause.
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Pollak Library at Cal State Fullerton will host Banned Books Week from October 5 to 8. The annual event highlights books that have been challenged or removed from libraries and schools, and is being noted amid ongoing national debates over book censorship.
- 10Seattle library teen e-book program tops 1 million banned book checkouts●Seattle library’s program challenging banned books tops 1 million teen e-book checkouts
The Seattle Public Library's program offering free teen access to books that have been banned or challenged elsewhere has passed 1 million e-book checkouts. The initiative, launched to keep young readers able to read titles removed from school libraries in other states, has drawn national attention amid a wider surge in US book bans and challenges.