Book czar appointed by US Education Department amid bans

New ‘book czar’ welcomed after being appointed by US Department of Education to address school book bans and censorship.
Wicked writers discuss book challenges as Oz in firing line

Wicked writers Gregory Maguire and Winnie Holzman talk about recent book challenges with the Authors Guild, and the fear of fascism.
Doppelganger by Naomi Klein rethinks self amid mirrored reality – review

Naomi Klein journeys into the world of her doppelganger Naomi Wolf, reflecting on identity, self, and uniqueness in a rapidly changing world.
Clean Up Alabama call to jail librarians for giving LGBT books to kids

Clean Up Alabama is the latest group to raise issues regarding LGBTQ books, calling for librarians to be jailed for displaying it near kids.
Who are Moms for Liberty? Unveiling extremist ties behind book bans

Explore Moms for Liberty’s extremist ties and their campaign against inclusive education in this eye-opening profile.
Texas fights to enact parts of controversial book rating law

Texas contends for partial implementation of controversial ‘book rating’ law amid legal battle – latest updates.
Laura Gao on Messy Roots book ban and anti-LGBTQ sentiment

Messy Roots author Laura Gao gave How To Be Books an exclusive interview about the potential ban of her book, amid a far-right backlash.
Michael Wolff predicts ‘The Fall’ of Fox News in new book

A riveting exposé ‘The Fall’ by Michael Wolff, is due to be released showcasing the apparent unravelling of Fox News and its inner conflicts.
Book bans and literary censorship: how US is following in footsteps of Russia

Russia’s literary landscape and the shadow of history shows eerie echoes of censorship, with both the US and Russia implementing book bans.
Florida school board: toss Penguin Random House book ban lawsuit

A Florida school board faces legal battle with Penguin Random House and others over its book ban, sparking debate on First Amendment rights.