A national free speech group is warning that a new directive from Florida's education chief would prompt more book bans.

(MIAMI) — PEN America and the Florida Freedom to Read Project expressed alarm today over a new Department of Education directive that could turn the state’s already troubling book censorship into a “d...

Last week, a judge approved a lawsuit against Utah's state-sanctioned book bans. This week, the state banned seven more books.

The Davis School District sees so many book removals, state officials determined its board doesn’t need to publicly discuss appeal decisions.

A roundup of Florida education news from around the state

The work that goes into a censorship link roundup isn't just collecting links. It's checking sources–here's how to do it, too.

Toni Morrison’s “The Bluest Eye” was among those immediately removed.

For years, those who defend the freedom to read have argued that access to books matters.

Making collection purchases in small and rural libraries involves several calculations, but librarians still prioritize diversity because it matters.

Wake County says parents can now only prevent their children and not other students from borrowing specific school library books.

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Florida's Commissioner of Education is demanding all public and charter schools in the state proactively ban books–or face punishment.

Florida's Commissioner of Education is demanding all public and charter schools in the state proactively ban books–or face punishment.

Anti-censorship groups, authors, librarians, and others will host a livestreamed telethon, Show Up, Speak Up! Vote for the Freedom to Read, on September 24, with special guests including Judy Blume, J...

Anti-censorship groups, authors, librarians, and others will host a livestreamed telethon, Show Up, Speak Up! Vote for the Freedom to Read, on September 24, with special guests including Judy Blume, J...

Join a virtual variety show featuring a star-studded lineup of freedom to read champions celebrating books, authors, and readers. We’ll SHOW UP by making a plan to vote, then SPEAK UP by calling our representatives and sharing our commitment to the Freedom to Read.

Join THE LIBRARIANS for a special screening and community conversation, presented by DC Public Library and Penguin Random House.

Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

More than 600 books were banned from schools in 10 of Florida’s districts during the 2025–26 academic year.

Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

Advocates for the freedom to read across the country share their wins, challenges, and opportunities as the work enters year six.

For the past five years, we have watched threats to the freedom to read evolve.

Dr. Tasslyn Magnusson has been tracking book bans since 2021. But her work is much more than simply counting–it’s helping motivate other people nationwide to get to work protecting the right to read. ...

New documentary 'First They Came For My College' offers a view from inside the school as the state government pressed to transform an institution beloved for its eccentricity and LGBTQ+ openness into ...

The removals were reported in just 10 of Florida’s 67 school districts. Three are in Central Florida: Orange, Polk and Sumter counties.

Advocates warn that Florida's Amendment 3 could slash library budgets, leading to closures and reduced services.