book bans, New Jersey

As children’s book bans soar, sales are down and librarians are afraid. Even in California
Book bans are tanking sales of children’s books. Schools and libraries aren’t buying books about LGBTQ+ issues and race as they brace for culture war pushback.
New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state.
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state. Kayce is a man with a plan, but who is included in said plan?
Librarians fear increased book bans
As the nation prepares for the second term of President-elect Donald Trump, librarians are increasingly worried about his agenda and what it might mean for their bookshelves.
Does the First Amendment prohibit book bans?
Books bans have been an ongoing issue in the United States, especially in Florida. Whether or not it is a good idea to ban books in public schools,  there are people who argue that the First Amendment protects books from being banned.
NJ becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state.
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These two states are responsible for most of the nation's school book bans
The report comes during Banned Books Week ... has also released preliminary data related to censorship, focusing on book bans in public, school, and academic libraries between January 1 and ...
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Book bans and smart phones
The State Board of Education is asking the state legislature to give it power to review and ban library books for sexually explicit content. The SBOE is already responsible for ...
Texas State Board of Education proposes taking over school library book ratings. Here's why
The State Board of Education is proposing to take on the rating of school library books, which mirrors legislation prefiled ...
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Legislation would combat censorship, book bans in Michigan’s public libraries
(The Center Square) – Two bills before the Michigan House Committee on Government Operations would grant public and district library directors sole authority over the selection, inclusion, and ...
State anti-book-ban law leads some school districts to forsake grants to maintain local control
Starting this year, public libraries in Illinois had a choice: adopt principles against book banning or give up state grants.