Librarians could lose immunity to criminal charges over "harmful materials" under Georgia bill Georgia librarians are currently immune from being charged for giving material deemed "harmful" to minors. A bill in the House could change that.

Proposed legislation in Georgia could remove legal protections for librarians, raising concerns about professional liability and access to materials. https://bit.ly/4tpZ1KL #INFREADOM #Reading #Rights

Defending the freedom to read is not radical — it’s American The librarians featured in the film are among our most valiant Americans.

Protecting the freedom to read is rooted in democratic values and intellectual freedom. This opinion piece explores why access to diverse ideas remains essential. https://ow.ly/60FF50YBRBN
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A Texas school board has voted to reinstate previously removed textbook chapters, highlighting ongoing debates around curriculum review and access to educational materials. https://bit.ly/4sNokXa

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Come find us at @ilfonline.bsky.social 2026 Youth Services Conference to learn more about how to get involved and volunteer with us this year! Many more events to come. It is going to be an exciting and busy season and we could use your help to spread our mission! #INFreadom #RighttoRead

Ninth Circuit revives challenge to Idaho library book censorship law The court found the law likely violates the First Amendment by allowing subjective, age-based censorship.

Important momentum: the Ninth Circuit revives a challenge to Idaho’s library censorship law. Courts continue to check overreach: https://bit.ly/3Olr5je
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Talking to Your Friends About Book Censorship: Why It Matters and How to Do It Book censorship is on the rise, but respectful conversations—with empathy, facts, and shared values—can help friends understand why protecting access to diverse books matters for everyone.

Want to persuade, not just debate? A practical guide to talking with friends about book censorship—language, tips, and facts: https://bit.ly/4rOeYtk
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Why Teens Deserve Access to Books That Address Tough Topics Teens need honest books about tough realities; literature builds empathy, resilience, context, and tools to navigate life safely.

Teens deserve access to books that address tough topics—because life does. The why (and the research): https://bit.ly/4tE5OBi

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Florida may adjust school book ban law amid free speech fight Florida is proposing further changes to a controversial law preventing books that “describe sexual conduct” from being in public schools.

A major free‑speech case could reshape Florida’s approach to school book bans. Eyes on the outcome: https://bit.ly/4qJpmBF
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The Book Ban Boom Book banning is on the rise nationwide, raising widespread concerns about the weakening of academic freedom which lead to the challenge and on-going removal of The Symposium, a foundational text written by the Western philosopher Plato, at Texas A&M University. The work had violated new gender, sexuality and identity policies enacted at A&M last November;...

The book‑ban boom is real. What’s fueling it—and how communities are responding: https://bit.ly/4kJAXiI
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Hiding our history is wrong — and un-American: Jim Obergefell Requiring libraries to put “material related to sexual orientation or gender identity or expression” out of sight of anyone under the age of 18 ignores the reality of human diversity. If the Ohio legislature overrides Gov. DeWine's 2025 veto of this provision, it would leave young Ohioans woefully unprepared in an increasingly diverse world, writes guest columnist Jim Obergefell.

“Hiding our history is wrong and un‑American.” A timely op‑ed from Jim Obergefell worth your read & share: https://bit.ly/4cFctF8
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Costa: Huntington Beach Rejects Political Interference to Save Its Local Library Huntington Beach residents across political lines united to defeat city council efforts to restrict library books and privatize library services, passing Measures A and B with nearly 60 percent of the vote in a remarkable show of community solidarity against censorship in a politically divided city.

Local leadership matters. Huntington Beach rejects political interference to protect its public library: https://bit.ly/3MsDUHR
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Missouri districts weigh returning banned books to school library shelves as court case moves forward Book access at public school libraries remains in flux as districts await a Missouri Supreme Court appeal decision.

Course correction in Missouri: previously banned books are returning. Policy should protect access—not suppress it: https://bit.ly/4rWvKXh
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The Unbanned Book Network is a new initiative fighting for diverse books in the classroom. A new program called The Unbanned Book Network is stepping in to counter the increased threat of book bans in schools across America. The new initiative was launched this week by the team at We Nee…

A new initiative is getting diverse books back into classrooms and into readers’ hands. Meet the Unbanned Book Network: https://bit.ly/4bWsztX

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The Generational Impact of Book Bans on Teens: Book Censorship News, January 23, 2026 For generations, the research has been clear: young people read more and do better in school when they aren't subject to book bans.

Book bans don’t just silence a season—they echo across generations. How teens feel the long‑term effects: https://bit.ly/3MPpi5k

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Banned books will stay on shelves in Elizabeth schools after district drops appeal Denver’s appeals court dismissed the case with a castigating letter to the district about wasting their time.

Persistence works. A Colorado district dropped its appeal—returning a banned book to shelves:
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Proposed library changes would increase censorship in Tennessee, the ACLU warns Thousands more books may soon be banned under proposed policy changes within Rutherford County libraries.

In Tennessee, proposed changes would intensify censorship pressure on libraries, the ACLU warns. Here’s what’s at stake: https://bit.ly/4rQmxQ8

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‘Modern day book-burning’: Bestselling authors sue Utah officials over book bans Joining the authors as plaintiffs are two Utah high schoolers, including one who says she sought out a book at school to help cope with her trauma only to realize it had been banned, the lawsuit states.

Authors and students sue Utah, challenging book bans that violate free‑speech rights. Courts are becoming a key battleground: https://bit.ly/3MBlGUy

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60+ Small Tasks to Defend the Right to Read: Book Censorship News, January 9, 2026 No one is coming to save us, so we must do it ourselves. Here are 60+ small tasks to help defend the right to read in 2026 and beyond.

Want to help, but not sure where to start?

Practical steps for school boards, libraries, and neighborhoods to defend the right to read: https://bit.ly/4cuaPpW

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Plato Has Been Censored; What Next? PEN America condemns and calls absurd Texas A&M censoring Plato readings and discussions related to race and gender

From classics to contemporary voices—censorship keeps expanding. PEN America asks: if Plato is censored, what’s next? pen.org/press-release/plato-has-... #INFREADOM #FreedomToRead

Proposed legislation would prohibit book banning in New Mexico public libraries • Source New Mexico A New Mexico lawmaker is reintroducing a bill to ban book banning at public libraries, backed by librarians and authors

Proactive policy works. Proposed legislation in New Mexico would prohibit book bans in public libraries: https://bit.ly/4th85lJ
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New Hampshire House Passes SB33 - Another Book Ban Bill Help ensure that Governor Ayotte will step up again to support the Constitution, the self-determination of school districts across the state, and the right of every parent to make decisions with their own children.

New Hampshire’s House advances SB33—a statewide book ban bill. Here’s what’s inside and why library advocates are pushing back:
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Wicked Novel, Basis for Musical and Film, Has Been Banned in Utah The American Civil Liberties Union has filed a lawsuit in response to the book ban.

The novel that inspired Wicked faces a ban in Utah. When politics censors art, readers lose: https://bit.ly/3ZC1ZyZ
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Don’t Mention It: Even The Discussion of Censorship Is Under Attack "It all amounts to an increasingly Kafkaesque situation, where reading and talking about book bans and censorship is itself being censored."

PEN America details how silent suppression erases topics from classrooms and shelves—often without due process. What gets lost when we “don’t mention it”: https://bit.ly/4au7ztc
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Little Egg Harbor Resident Fights Censorship, Book Bans in Documentary - The SandPaper Little Egg Harbor resident Martha Hickson didn’t intend to become a driving force in a nationwide movement for free speech. But as groups relentlessly pushed for the removal of books from the school library at North Hunterdon-Voorhees Regional High School, it became imperative for Hickson to fight back against censorship and advocate for freedom in libraries, in education and beyond. <a href="https://www.thesandpaper.net/articles/little-egg-harbor-resident-fights-censorship-book-bans-in-documentary/">[…]</a>

In New Jersey, a Little Egg Harbor resident fights censorship—captured in a new documentary about persistence, community, and access: https://bit.ly/4qlMEgx
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The Vonnegut Estate, authors, and student plaintiffs are taking the state of Utah to court over unconstitutional book bans. The right to read is on the line: https://bit.ly/3NYuuEe

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The Latest Trends in Comics Censorship: Book Censorship News, December 26, 2025 What are the trends in comics censorship over the last year? A look at the data and titles being targeted, with help from a comics scholar.

Part 3 of a trilogy of posts, @bookriot.bsky.social takes a closer look at the history of comic book bans and where we sit going into 2026: https://bit.ly/BookRiotComicBanTrends #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement

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"It's criminal": The Kite Runner removed from classroom, schools receiving backlash Parents, students and teachers are pushing back against Hamilton County School's recent decision to remove a book from a high school English class. We heard from a former English teacher

After a parent came forward with concerns, a high school in Tennessee removed “The Kite Runner” from their shelves after a review, stating it no longer meets current standards for appropriate content.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/TNKiteRunnerBan #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement

Catch up on what’s going in Iowa nearly 2 years after the state enacted its school library book restrictions, where the law’s future remains unresolved and districts are working hard to find clarity as legal grounds keep shifting: https://bit.ly/IABookBanUpdates #INFREADOM #JoinTheMovement