What were the book censorship trends in 2025? Here are the highs and lows, as identified by five organizations doing the work.

The Justice Department’s program to root out violent “Antifa” extremism is raising First Amendment concerns.

<p class="MsoNormal" align="center"><em>Bill guards against political bias in library decisions, protects librarians from reprisals</em></p> <p><strong>(BOSTON&mdash;11/13/2025) </strong>The Massachus...

In a major win for intellectual freedom, a judge rules against Florida law that led to removing hundreds of books from school libraries.

A Memoir in Books

The Supreme Court ruling today mandating “opt outs” for children whose parents object to LGBTQ+-relevant picture books in public schools deals a “deeply disappointing” blow to the right to read under ...

Lavonnia Moore said she was fired after the community helped her assemble a book display at the Pierce County Public Library. Southeast Georgia librarian fired after creating book display featuring tr...

The organization brings together authors from all genres and for all ages in support of the freedom to read.

“Our public and school libraries are more than just buildings with books. They’re spaces where kids can grow and learn, students find the resources they need to succeed, and community [...]

STATE HOUSE — RI Senators OK'd Sen. McKenney's Freedom to Read Act Tuesday protecting libraries & patrons from book-banning efforts & affirm

Legislation aimed at protecting libraries from book bans and affirming free speech in Rhode Island is now headed to the House.