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Banned books in Duval County, Florida

These 176 Books Were Banned in Duval County, Florida

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By: Lisa Tolin | December 6, 2022

PEN America presented a joint letter with We Need Diverse Books and authors and illustrators of 176 books removed from classrooms in Duval County, Florida, in January 2022 for… More

Book Bans: Frequently Asked Questions

FAQ

What is a book ban? How is a book ban different from a challenge? What is the history of book bans? We answer frequently asked questions about book bans. More

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Banned in the USA: The Growing Movement to Censor Books in Schools

ReportSeptember 19, 2022

“More” is the operative word for this report on school book bans, which offers the first comprehensive look at bans throughout the 2021–22 school year.  More

Let’s Get Organized: Fighting Book Bans Together

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Banning of Non-English Dictionaries in Michigan Prisons Tramples on Fundamental Rights

Press ReleaseJune 6, 2022

"To punish a broad segment of the prison population is short-sighted, in addition to trampling on prisoners’ fundamental rights.” More

In a Moment of Dire Threat to Free Expression, PEN America Literary Gala Celebrates Writers, Visionaries, and Truth-Tellers

Press ReleaseMay 24, 2022

PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel said: “In unimaginable times, we need the imagination, and specifically authors’ imaginations as manifest in the written word, to force us to reckon with… More

Statement: Publisher’s Decision to Pull “Bad and Boujee” Book is “Misguided and Regrettable”

Press ReleaseApril 16, 2022

"When debates over books and authors have a racial dimension, they can get heated quickly because they tap into long histories of exclusion and marginalization of people of color… More

Suspending Access to Library App Epic! Disregards Students First Amendment Rights, Says PEN America

Press ReleaseApril 8, 2022

Suspending access to 40,000 books without adherence to appropriate process, and with utter disregard for the First Amendment rights of the tens of thousands of students impacted, is a… More

Report: 1,586 School Book Bans and Restrictions in 86 School Districts Across 26 States

Press ReleaseApril 7, 2022

Book bans have targeted 1,145 unique book titles by 874 different authors, 198 illustrators, and 9 translators, impacting the literary, scholarly, and creative work of 1,081 people altogether. Texas… More

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Florida Bill Would Let Parents and Citizens Challenge Any Book Used in Schools

Press ReleaseMarch 11, 2022

"HB 1467 has been touted as a measure to increase school transparency," said Jonathan Friedman, director of PEN America's Free Expression and Education program, "but the real aim is… More

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