Once Upon a Ban

Why are people so afraid of pink?

My Shadow is Pink gets pulled into controversy.

Sep 15 • 

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August 2025

Don't Mess With Texas Libraries

The Texas Freedom to Read Project shares what to expect with SB 13 and how to stand up to censorship in your community.

Aug 6 • 

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July 2025

Library at Risk Over Pride Display

In North Carolina, Jackson County residents rally to protect the future of their library.

Jul 21 • 

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Introducing Ourselves

After six months, we felt it was finally time to share why we're here.

Jul 7 • 

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Interstellar Cinderella Quarantined

Author Deborah Underwood shares why censorship won't stop her from creating empowering characters for young readers.

Jul 2 • 

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June 2025

I Joyfully Dissent

Author Charlotte Sullivan Wild shares her response to the Mahmoud v. Taylor ruling and where we go from here.

Jun 30 • 

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Finding the Helpers

The Rainbow Defense Coalition and Books Not Bans work to ensure LGBTQ+ stories remain accessible.

Jun 16 • 

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Victory in Huntington Beach

Our Library Matters stood up to censorship and won.

Jun 11 • 

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Molly's Tuxedo and Soft Censorship

An Interview with author Vicki Johnson

Jun 2 • 

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May 2025

Join Our Summer Reading Challenge

It's a banned book summer. Read along with us!

May 27 • 

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A Conversation with Author Rajani LaRocca

Inspired by a book as a child, LaRocca now writes to encourage the next generation.

May 19 • 

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Your One and Only Heart and The Huntington Beach Library

The debate over access to children's health books has this town headed to the ballot box.

May 5 • 

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