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‘Slave masters, Hitler, Brevard Public Schools?’ Book ban opponents call out school board
Read full article: ‘Slave masters, Hitler, Brevard Public Schools?’ Book ban opponents call out school boardA Brevard County school board meeting gets a little heated between board members and those who spoke out against the district's removal of books from libraries.
Battle over Lake County children’s picture book ban heard in federal court
Read full article: Battle over Lake County children’s picture book ban heard in federal courtA children’s book author and a group of Lake County parents took their fight over a picture book to federal court on Wednesday, asking a federal judge to keep the book on school library shelves.
PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bans
Read full article: PEN America, Penguin Random House sue Florida school district over book bansWriters’ group PEN America and publisher Penguin Random House have sued a Florida school district over its removal of books about race and LGBTQ+ identities.
Volusia Council changes mind on investigating whether it should vote on library books
Read full article: Volusia Council changes mind on investigating whether it should vote on library booksTwo weeks after deciding to investigate whether Volusia County councilmembers should have a say in which books are allowed in the public library, councilmembers have changed their mind.
Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org says
Read full article: Book ban attempts hit record high in 2022, library org saysA new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a record in 2022.