Banned Books /tags/banned-books Banned Books en-US Copyright Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:17:21 GMT Chapel Hill Public Library launches initiative to raise awareness about book banning /news/2023-10-03/chapel-hill-public-library-initiative-raise-awareness-book-banning The Right to Read is a new postcard campaign that encourages people to take a stand against book banning. Tue, 03 Oct 2023 21:17:21 GMT /news/2023-10-03/chapel-hill-public-library-initiative-raise-awareness-book-banning Sharryse Piggott Republican lawmakers in NC propose slew of controversial education policies /education/2023-07-12/republican-lawmakers-controversial-education-policies-north-carolina North Carolina lawmakers packed together a collection of politicized policies into a single education bill that would make it easier for parents to challenge books, prosecute librarians, have superintendents fired or move their child to another school. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 16:55:14 GMT /education/2023-07-12/republican-lawmakers-controversial-education-policies-north-carolina Liz Schlemmer Books on race, sexuality among most targeted across N.C. schools /education/2023-03-15/books-on-race-sexuality-among-most-targeted-across-n-c-schools These books are increasingly coming under scrutiny by small but vocal groups, a collaboration of North Carolina media outlets found. Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:00:00 GMT /education/2023-03-15/books-on-race-sexuality-among-most-targeted-across-n-c-schools Sunshine Week partners Teens across the Triangle fight back against book bans that create a lack of representation /wunc-youth-reporting-institute/2022-09-09/teens-triangle-wake-fight-back-against-book-bans-lack-representation In North Carolina, within the past year, people in some local districts are pushing to remove books from schools that focus on gender identity and racially sensitive subjects. This summer, ¼ª²ÊÍøÍøÕ¾ Youth Reporter William Townsend talked to teens in the Triangle who were directly impacted and spoke out against book bans in their communities. Fri, 09 Sep 2022 11:00:00 GMT /wunc-youth-reporting-institute/2022-09-09/teens-triangle-wake-fight-back-against-book-bans-lack-representation William Townsend In the battle over books, Nashville library's response? 'I read banned books' cards /news/2022-05-05/in-the-battle-over-books-nashville-librarys-response-i-read-banned-books-cards As efforts to control books continue, Nashville Public Library hopes to reach thousands of readers with its "I read banned books" card. Thu, 05 May 2022 19:29:17 GMT /news/2022-05-05/in-the-battle-over-books-nashville-librarys-response-i-read-banned-books-cards Rina Torchinsky The education culture war is raging. But for most parents, it's background noise /news/2022-04-29/the-education-culture-war-is-raging-but-for-most-parents-its-background-noise By wide margins, parents across the political spectrum are satisfied with how their children's schools teach about race, gender and history. That's according to a new national poll by NPR and Ipsos. Fri, 29 Apr 2022 09:00:19 GMT /news/2022-04-29/the-education-culture-war-is-raging-but-for-most-parents-its-background-noise Anya Kamenetz Florida man asks schools to ban Bible following the state's efforts to remove books /2022-04-26/florida-man-asks-schools-to-ban-bible-following-the-states-efforts-to-remove-books Activist Chaz Stevens says the book isn't age appropriate and contains references to rape and bestiality. It's a not-so-subtle dig at Florida's recent efforts to ban books. Tue, 26 Apr 2022 09:41:14 GMT /2022-04-26/florida-man-asks-schools-to-ban-bible-following-the-states-efforts-to-remove-books Matthew S. Schwartz These kids' authors are telling the stories of trans youth. Book bans won't stop them /news/2022-03-31/these-kids-authors-are-telling-the-stories-of-trans-youth-book-bans-wont-stop-them As lawmakers push forward with efforts to curb the rights of queer and trans youth, authors who've written about gender expansive and trans identities say storytelling is crucial. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 21:11:05 GMT /news/2022-03-31/these-kids-authors-are-telling-the-stories-of-trans-youth-book-bans-wont-stop-them Rina Torchinsky Book bans and the threat of censorship rev up political activism in the suburbs /news/2022-03-21/book-bans-and-the-threat-of-censorship-rev-up-political-activism-in-the-suburbs A conservative campaign to ban certain books from schools is prompting other parents to push back. The issue is often framed as the latest "culture war" battle, but some see democracy itself at stake. Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:00:55 GMT /news/2022-03-21/book-bans-and-the-threat-of-censorship-rev-up-political-activism-in-the-suburbs Odette Yousef How a national debate over book censorship is playing out in North Carolina /2022-02-01/how-a-national-debate-over-book-censorship-is-playing-out-in-north-carolina In the last six months, the American Library Association has seen a spike in book challenges and bans in both school and public libraries, mostly targeting books that center on race and LGBT identity. Tue, 01 Feb 2022 22:20:35 GMT /2022-02-01/how-a-national-debate-over-book-censorship-is-playing-out-in-north-carolina Anisa Khalifa