Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha pleads Biden for ceasefire in Gaza
A heartfelt plea for peace in Gaza: Palestinian poet Mosab Abu Toha pens letter to President Biden calling for ceasefire.
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.
PEN America to tell authors when books are banned
PEN America and Scholastic unite to inform authors about when their books are banned, and protect the freedom to read.
Boris Akunin: Russia adds writer to its terror list
Russian author Boris Akunin faces persecution amid terrorism accusations and book bans by the country’s authorities.
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.
Inside Literary Prize: incarcerated readers to judge inaugural award
Inside Literary Prize aims to transform lives behind bars with National Book Award honourees and a winner announced in June 2024.
Slavery books ‘removed from Texas plantation gift shops’
Controversy over removal of slavery books from Texas plantation gift shop sparks debate on historical narratives and ideology.
Narges Mohammadi awarded Nobel Peace Prize in absentia
Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, a powerful voice for human rights in Iran, honoured for her courage in absentia.
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.
Benjamin Zephaniah: 7 books and poems to remember legacy
Explore the legacy of Benjamin Zephaniah through his powerful books and poetry, a voice of change who has died at the age of 65.