Moms for Liberty report Florida librarians to police
In a startling turn of events, two members of the right-wing activist group Moms for Liberty have reported several Florida school librarians to the police, alleging the distribution of “pornography” to minors. Their claims have sent shockwaves through the community, raising concerns about censorship, freedom of expression, and the role of advocacy groups in school […]
Rupi Kaur rejects Biden invitation over Gaza stance
Well-known poet Rupi Kaur rejects a Biden administration invitation for Diwali, amid a humanitarian crisis in Gaza.
Narges Mohammadi: jailed Nobel winner on hunger strike in Iran
Nobel laureate and author Narges Mohammadi starts hunger strike in Iran prison to protest medical neglect and hijab law.
Georgia government tightens grip over free speech in literature
New report shows alarming erosion of democracy in Georgia, threats to free speech, and the fight for cultural freedom.
Nasrin Sotoudeh: Iranian author held after metro death funeral
The arrest of activist Nasrin Sotoudeh, often referred to as “Iran’s Nelson Mandela,” has sparked international outrage.
With The End in Mind author Dr Kathryn Mannix on death
How To Be Books had the pleasure of speaking with “With The End of Mind” author Dr Kathryn Mannix on how to talk about death.
US prisons books censorship: thousands banned and restricted
Report reveals extensive books censorship in US prisons as PEN America advocates for reading rights behind bars.
Viet Thanh Nguyen among writers cancelled over Israel war
As the international cultural scene witnesses a spate of writers cancelled surrounding both topics on Israel and Palestine, PEN America has stepped forward to address the matter. Read: Frankfurt Book Fair: open letter supports cancelled Palestinian author Adania Shibli The literary and cultural advocacy group has strongly urged communities to uphold the free exchange of […]
Holocaust memoirs among 450 books removed from Iowa schools
In a recent survey conducted by The Des Moines Register, shocking revelations have emerged about the removal of books from school libraries across Iowa, including important memoirs related to the Holocaust. At the start of the school year, at least 450 books, spanning a wide range of genres, were pulled from the shelves, igniting a […]
Scholastic backtracks after alleged exclusion of diverse books
Children’s publisher Scholastic was criticised for alleged exclusion of diverse books at book fairs in the US amid right-wing pressure.