Publishing Wrapped: notable book industry moments of 2023
Publishing challenges in 2023 included AI, book bans, diversity, and industry shifts – what we’ve gathered over the last year.
Books Save Lives Act: Rep Ayanna Pressley introduces bill against bans
Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Books Save Lives Act fights book bans, promotes diverse literature, and defends inclusive education.
Heartstopper Volume 5 released despite controversial ban
Heartstopper Volume 5 continues the tale of love and resilience with Nick and Charlie despite controversial book bans in the US.
Florida AG: schools are for ‘government’s message’
Florida Attorney General claims government’s message trumps book access in schools – a controversial legal showdown.
Penguin Random House sues Iowa over book bans
Penguin Random House fights legal battle against censorship in Iowa in a bid to defend books, authors and freedom of expression.
UK cost of living crisis: ‘a million children do not own books’
Rising book disparities as cost-of-living crisis affects access to reading for almost a million UK children, who do not own books at home.
Texas board rejects climate change textbooks
Texas approves new science textbooks amid debate over fossil fuels and climate change education, despite backlash from educators.
Authors of George Floyd book silenced on racism in Tennessee school
“His Name Is George Floyd” authors silenced in Tennessee school event amid book bans and discussions about racism restrictions.
Pink to give away banned books at Florida gigs
Pink joins forces with PEN America to fight banned books and promote diversity by giving away books at her Florida concerts.
New Florida censorship law sparks ban of around 300 books
More than 300 books were banned in Florida schools, as new law causes ongoing controversy over censorship and freedom of expression.