The Latest Breaking News from the American Library Association

LGBTQ+-themed books remain the most likely targets of bans at public schools and libraries, the American Library Association says. Maia Kobabe's memoir topped the list for the second year in a row.

A record number of books received objections in the U.S. last year, with many of the complaints coming against works involving LGBTQ content or race, the American Library Association said.

Conservative groups are trying to restrict availability or ban books covering topics such as race and gender identity.

A new report from the American Library Association says attempted book bannings and restrictions at school and public libraries continue to surge, setting a new record in 2022

Hillsborough County, Florida’s fast-growing suburbs in the south and east face many problems. A rogue library system isn’t among them. We’re not sure where Michael Owen, a newly-elected Republican county commissioner, is going with this campaign. But no one should want Hillsborough to reprise an ugly chapter by entangling itself…