book bans
A new PG rating for “Mary Poppins” raises the question of whether many adults want to engage with kids about difficult themes — even when the children do.
The disgraced conservative pundit, who previously seemed indifferent to casualties of this broadly-applied law, is now naturally aghast.
PEN America reported that the 2022-23 school year saw a 33% increase in book bans from the previous school year.
The city ordinance, originally intended to block drag shows, is now being used as a basis to consider removing certain titles from public shelves.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
The publisher had said it would segregate books with themes on race and gender at school fairs in order to navigate a rash of bans across the country.
The renowned book fair is grappling with legislation across the country by conservatives that have banned students from reading and learning about topics surrounding race and gender.
Book bans are on the rise nationally, with nearly half those prohibitions happening in Florida school districts.
Texas has been at the forefront of a conservative effort across the nation to ban books that contain discussions of race, sexuality and gender identity.
Ariana Grande, Mark Ruffalo, Gabrielle Union and nearly 200 other entertainers and authors signed the letter denouncing the "censorious" and "chilling" bans.
Some schools are turning to AI in a desperate attempt to comply with a new state law banning certain materials.