A court decision that some say ‘forsakes core First Amendment principles’ alarms freedom-to-read backers in the States.
IPA on Reported Moscow Arrests: ‘The Risks Publishers Now Face in Russia’
The International Publishers Association alerts its world membership to reports of Russian actions against ‘LGBT propaganda.’
Penguin Random House Leads Amicus Brief in LGBTQ+ Books Case
The US high court hears oral arguments as publishing industry parties file an amicus brief, on school exposure to LGBTQ+ themes.
Penguin Random House’s ‘Banned on the Run’ Event: US$10,000
Ahead of the States’ National Library Week, Penguin Random House and Sourcebooks open a ‘Banned on the Run a fundraising effort.
Book-Ban Programming Part of Germany’s Freedom Week
‘Giving the Banned Book a Voice’ is the title of a kick-off event in Germany’s May Freedom of Expression Week.
Macmillan’s Jon Yaged on Book Banning: ‘It Stigmatizes Reading’
The CEO of Macmillan Publishers talks about his personal experience of reading and the stark dangers of banning books.
Germany’s ‘Freedom of Expression Week’ Returns: ‘Argue? Absolutely!’
In its fifth year, Germany’s nationwide engagement in ‘Freedom of Expression Week’ hails disagreement as a benefit—not a barrier.
US Publishers Sue State of Idaho, Alleging Book Banning
A lawsuit filed against the US state of Idaho alleges discriminatory book-banning provisions in House Bill 710.
Concern Over US Education Department’s Book-Ban Stance
The US Department of Education announces it will no longer employ a ‘book ban coordinator’ in its Office of Civil Rights, and dismisses 17 complaints.
A US Censorship Victory: Arkansas’ Act 372 Ruled Unconstitutional
Described by the court as making librarians and booksellers ‘agents of censorship,’ Arkansas’ Act 372 is struck down as unconstitutional.