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Iowa books ban law faces criticism for vagueness after judge’s ruling

Iowa books ban law, prohibiting explicit content in school libraries, faces public criticism and legal challenges.

Massachusetts police apologise for their search of an eighth-grade classroom over a complaint about the LGBTQ+ book “Gender Queer.”

PEN America and Scholastic unite to inform authors about when their books are banned, and protect the freedom to read.

Rep. Ayanna Pressley’s Books Save Lives Act fights book bans, promotes diverse literature, and defends inclusive education.

Heartstopper Volume 5 continues the tale of love and resilience with Nick and Charlie despite controversial book bans in the US.

Florida Attorney General claims government’s message trumps book access in schools – a controversial legal showdown.

Discover the winners of the 2023 Polari Prizes, celebrating LGBTQ+ literature’s diversity and literary excellence.

St. Charles City-County Library in Missouri to remove ‘Bang Like a Porn Star’ after 20-person waitlist clears despite being in the adult section.

Pink joins forces with PEN America to fight banned books and promote diversity by giving away books at her Florida concerts.

Children’s publisher Scholastic was criticised for alleged exclusion of diverse books at book fairs in the US amid right-wing pressure.