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E-Books Can Subvert Book Bans, But Corporate Profit-Seeking Stands in the Way

Exorbitant costs and restrictive licenses are obstructing libraries’ efforts to resist book bans via access to e-books.

United statesMichael blackwellMaria bustillosDave hansenJuliya ziskinaDavid burleighLeigh hurwitzMicrosoft officeBook study groupSeattle public libraryAssociation of american publishersSan diego public libraryBrooklyn public libraryDigital public library of americaBoston public libraryAuthors alliance

LGBTQ librarians are trying to keep vital books accessible to queer youth, despite bans

"We build collections that allow people to find themselves on the shelves," notes one queer librarian.

United statesPuerto ricoSouth carolinaNew jerseyEmily drabinskiLeigh hurwitzSherry schelineJames baldwinJeremy thompsonTroy kinseyHal patnottForrest evansJenna inghamGabby womackMel manuelKathleen breitenbach

Brooklyn Library s Books Unbanned Team Wins Accolade

The five staff members were recognized as librarians of the year for their efforts to reach readers in places that censor books.

New yorkUnited statesRyan waltersCarla haydenAmy mikelAhmed gaberNick higginsLeigh hurwitzNew york timesLibrary journalTransportation authorityEnoch pratt free libraryBrooklyn public libraryKaren keysMotor trendSailing world

Want to read banned LGBTQ books? Here s how children can find them

Many LGBTQ books have been banned by schools in certain states. But some groups are fighting back to help children read them anyway.

New yorkUnited statesVirginia beachHeather flemingAlex gino georgeCarolyn footeDeborah caldwellJoe englishAlisa formanNick higginsLeigh hurwitzJeff trexlerLisa keatingCameron samuelsMaia kobabeKalynn bayron

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