The European and International Booksellers Federation urged the international community to join in condemning the arrests.
In the U.S., Texas Asks Court to Resurrect ‘Unconstitutional’ Book Rating Law, Alarming Publishers and Booksellers
After more than two years, the return of H.B. 900, which would require bookstores and vendors to review all books in Texas schools at their own expense and rate them for sexual content, is a tense, and unwelcome development for freedom-to-read advocates.
Around the Book World: Monday, May 4, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Around the Book World: Monday, April 27, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Around the Book World: Monday, February 23, 2026
Publishing analyst Carlo Carrenho kicks off the week with a review of the headlines from across the international publishing world.
Censorship: PRH’s ‘Banned Wagon’ Goes to Washington
Handing out copies of books banned by right-wing censorship efforts, the PRH ‘Banned Wagon’ is in its third tour of duty.
PEN America’s Censorship Report: ‘A Disturbing Normalization’ of Book Bans
The leading message of this year’s PEN America ‘Banned in the USA’ report is about an insidious rise in ‘normalization’ of censorship.
Publishers, Authors Win New Court Ruling Against Florida’s ‘HB 1069’
‘Effectively ending the book banning provisions in Florida House Bill 1069,’ a new ruling is cheered by publishers and authors.
Book Bannings: PEN America Reports on School Libraries Pulling Titles
Area news reports indicate that county school systems may be reacting to state-level intimidation.
The US Supreme Court Supports Parents on LGBTQ Books
‘Opt-outs for religious objections will chill what is taught in schools,’ writes PEN America’s Elly Brinkley on ‘Mahmoud v. Taylor.’