Average pub date of the 32 books banned in Utah is 2009. Many of the parents complaining had those very books on shelves when they were in high school and they weren't hurt by them then.

Yeah, I'm not sure about it either. But they're putting $$$$ behind it, that's for sure.

I'm pretty sure it's an alternate universe, since he runs as a joke (or to impress a girl, I can't remember what I read). That then there are enough teen leaders to meet for an international summit...I think it's meant to not be rule following.

It is super cute.

You'll be --shocked--to hear they've closed now.

One of them sent out a newsletter this week that called ALA a "multimillion dollar organization."

I DIED.

Do they not know what a minus sign means?

HER LAST NAME THOUGH.

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The Battle Over Funding Imagination Library Grows: Book Censorship News, April 17, 2026 What is the Imagination Library and why are states across the US removing it from their state budgets?

The Battle Over Funding Imagination Library Grows.

What is the Imagination Library and why are states across the US removing it from their state budgets?

bookriot.com/dollys-imagi...

Utah Bans Four More Books, Bringing Total to 32 The state of Utah has banned four more books from every public school statewide. That brings the total of state-sanctioned bans to 32.

The state of Utah has banned four more books from every public school statewide. That brings the total of state-sanctioned bans to 32.

bookriot.com/utah-book-ba...

San Leandro takes look at budget | Tri City Voice San Leandro takes look at budget: Some programs receive cuts as city reallocates funding; council pay remains flat

San Leandro, California, will be changing their library hours to accommodate budget cuts: tricityvoice.com/san-leandro-...

As District 65 cuts librarians, experts say districts consistently underestimate what they lose - Evanston RoundTable The news that Evanston/Skokie School District 65 eliminated the position of middle school librarian starting next school year shocked many parents — but

Illinois District 65–Evanston and Skokie–are "reassigning" middle school librarians. There will no longer be certified librarians in those schools. An absolutely unnecessary change that has an immediate impact on children's education: evanstonroundtable.com/2026/04/21/a...

It's Not Just Laws About Books Breaking Libraries. It's Also New Tax Reforms. Two states have passed property tax cuts that are directly impacting public libraries. Expect to see this happen more.

From last fall–the ways states are cutting taxes and the immediate and swift impact it has on public goods and services like libraries. It's sneaky and it's destructive: buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

Libraries Facing Potential $4 Million Hit, Branch Closures If Property Tax Cuts Pass : NorthEscambia.com Local online newspaper for North Escambia County Florida, Pensacola, Walnut Hill, Bratt, McDavid, Molino, Century, Cantonment, Atmore, Flomaton, News

Florida's governor wants to cut property taxes, and if that happens, it will have a swift and immediate impact on public libraries throughout the state. Recall–this is a new tactic of defunding public institutions.

www.northescambia.com/2026/04/libr...

Thank you! I actually ended up hearing from numerous folks that helped so I think I am good now.

The IMLS Propaganda Machine Is In Full Swing The agency overseeing U.S. libraries and museums is now full-on regime propaganda.

Don't forget that PragerU is who crafted the 14 million dollar "Freedom Trucks" project from the IMLS. They stole that money from us, the taxpayers, for a propaganda project.

buttondown.com/wellsourced/...

What Is SkyTree Book Fairs? A "New" Scholastic Competitor What is SkyTree Book Fairs? The new book fair attempting to take the place of Scholastic in schools–but it's not what you think.

From 2023, SkyTree Book Fairs, created by folks who lied about being hurt by a book: bookriot.com/skytree-book...

PragerU Kids Book Fair | PragerU Bring a PragerU Kids Book Fair to your school, library, or classroom! Join hundreds of like-minded volunteers in offering children a non-woke, patriotic education with books for K-12. Apply to receive...

PragerU is now launching its own book fair to "compete" with scholastic. It sounds like they're maybe absorbing the SkyTrees Book Fairs, which started with the same nonsense.

www.prageru.com/book-fair

Newark students vote in Board of Education elections Newark is the first city in New Jersey to allow 16 and 17-year-old students to vote in school board elections.

16 and 17 year olds get to vote in the Newark, New Jersey, school board election.

This should be the standard. Their lives are directly affected by whoever sits in those seats.

www.cbsnews.com/newyork/vide...

Soooo, now that this data is available to EVERYBODY, it should be even more apparent to schools and librarians that OnShelf/BookmarkED is a waste of money. 👀

I may have someone but I will ping you if not! Thank you!

How long retired? If it's recent (last year or two) that works! If longer, someone more recent would be great. Mostly trying to confirm some information and share some that isn't super pleasant!

PM folks: Do I know any librarians at New York Public Library? Please DM me. I've got a question!

Screenshot of a search in the new censorship database from ALA for my book BODY TALK. It's seen 12 attempts at censorship, including 9 in school libraries and 3 in public libraries.

The ALA Office of Intellectual Freedom released a Censorship Search Portal with more than 30 years of data on book bans.

I have tracked the banning of my own books–all have been there–but this is higher than my count, even!

Here's the database: www.ala.org/bbooks/censo...

Utah Bans Four More Books, Bringing Total to 32 The state of Utah has banned four more books from every public school statewide. That brings the total of state-sanctioned bans to 32.

The state of Utah has banned four more books from every public school statewide. That brings the total of state-sanctioned bans to 32.

bookriot.com/utah-book-ba...

Only white books are classics.

NYPL or I'd have emailed folks already!

Anyone?!

You can DM me, btw!