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Current Trends of Book Banning in the United States and an Attack on LGBTQ+ Books.
A New Era of Book Banning
What has book banning looked like in the past and how it is tied to the modern trends of book banning?
A Brief History of Book Banning
Books continue to be removed from schools and libraries on the basis of being inappropriate or offensive. What does the First Amendment actually say about “offensive” books?
Offensive or Disagreeable
The organization Moms for Liberty is a conservative group with a history of challenging books, particularly books with LGBTQ+ themes, but authors like Jodi Picoult are fighting back.
Who Are the Moms for Liberty?
In 2022, Jason Tharp’s children’s book caused national outrage after parents mistook it for promoting a gay lifestyle.
Is It Okay to be a Unicorn?
Authors of "The Geography Club," "Rainbow Boys," and "The Magic Fish" reflect on LGBTQ+ representation and the rise of book bans.
Queer Voices Persist