T he Bluest Eye, written by Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, was inspired by a conversation with a childhood friend just as the two young... Read More.
W e spend a lot of time here at This Book is Banned talking about reading deeply. And that begins with reading works in... Read More.
W alt Whitman is known as “the world’s poet of democracy.” And, images from “No Kings” protests taking place across the nation confirm that... Read More.
J une is Pride Month! Books by and about the LGBTQ+ community are the most frequent targets of bans at public schools and libraries across... Read More.
I had thought America was against totalitarianisms. If so, surely it is important for young people to be able to recognize the signs of... Read More.
Arm Yourself Against Divide & Conquer Tactics. D ivide and conquer. We’re all familiar with this expression, primarily in... Read More.
O ur freedom to read has been under assault for what seems like an eternity. And, the attacks on libraries aren’t just book bans... Read More.
A nd so it begins… as of January 24, 2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has rescinded all guidance... Read More.
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