Media Mentions

According to the American Library Association, organized groups are behind the push to censor books in libraries.

'All Boys Aren't Blue' tops the ALA's list of most challenged books

George M. Johnson's memoir All Boys Aren't Blue has been a target of book challenges for years. According to a new report by the American Library Association (ALA), it was the most challenged book of 2024.

ALA President Sam Helmick

American Library Association President Sam Helmick discusses censorship and information freedom

In observance of Banned Books Week, WPSD spoke to an expert with the American Library Association, President Sam Helmick, who discussed the importance of free speech and unrestricted access to information, especially in regards to literature that's...

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New wave of bills targeting libraries is ‘a threat to our democracy,’ American Library Association warns

Less than two months into 2024, lawmakers in at least 13 states have introduced legislation that could disrupt libraries’ services and censor their materials.