Since 2021 there have been over 30 book challenges in Rhode Island. In fighting these lawsuits, schools and libraries across the state are being forced to use precious financial resources that would normally be used to serve their communities and curate their collections. New legislation in the State House and Senate would protect schools and […]
book bans
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A San Francisco store is shipping LGBTQ+ books to places where they are banned
In what she calls “Books Not Bans,” Becka Robbins sends titles to groups that want them in the face of a movement by conservative advocacy groups and lawmakers to ban them from schools and libraries.
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The Weekly Catch: May 5, 2023
We break down some of the top local stories from the past week.
