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11-year-old Akarshana Satish has set up 7 libraries with 6,000 books, inspiring others. She began her mission during COVID-19, helping children at MNJ Cancer Hospital. She collected books from various sources and donors, setting up libraries at Sanathnagar police station, Government Juvenile Home for Girls, Gayatri Nagar Association, Coimbatore City…

According to a new study by Pen America, there were 3,362 instances of book bans in school classrooms and libraries – with more than 40% of all cases occurring in Florida

Toy libraries offer cost-effective alternatives to buying new toys, access to diverse selection, and teach responsibility. Despite the advantages, they find few takers. Challenges include cultural mindset of individual ownership and lack of awareness. We look at a few players in Bengaluru such as Toyflix, ThinkBox, Unnati Books and Toy…

CM Stalin urges media to support govt schemes, appreciate good work. He calls for safeguarding democracy, secularism, social justice & brotherhood. N. Ram, B. Srinivasan & Kamal Haasan recall close relationship between Karunanidhi & media. CM promises transparency in procurement of books & periodicals for State libraries.

The nationwide surge in book bannings continues

The cruise line has decided that passengers no longer want something on its ships that Royal Caribbean still offers.

As state leaders fight to protect access to books, Chicago-area libraries keep getting threats.

What better book on this topic than “Fahrenheit 451,” Ray Bradbury’s dystopian novel of an America where books are unlawful and “firemen” burn any that are found?

The Harold Washington Library and several suburban libraries received anonymous threats on Tuesday, the same day Sen. Dick Durbin held hearings in Washington on book bans.