In one school district, the Bible and the Book of Mormon were flagged for “sensitive materials review.”
“The Book of Charlie: 109 Years in the Pursuit of Happiness” by David von
This Pride Month, in light of the increase in book banning around the nation, particularly of books featuring LGBTQIA+ characters or themes, we are spending the month spotlighting authors of these frequently challenged books. Up first this month we talk to George M. Johnson, author of the acclaimed young adult memoir, All Boys Aren't Blue. According to the American Library Association, the book was the second most banned title of 2022. We talk to Johnson about their book, and about the...
Written by Sherman Alexie and published in 2009, "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" was among the top 10 banned books in 2022 according to the American Library Association.
Jane Smiley They are afraid of readers—especially young readers—learning the truth about humans, about American history, about, perhaps, their own lives.
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The British rock legends are the subject of 'Tell Everyone - A People's History of the Faces' that tells their story in the words of over 500 fans
Also this week: the art of rejecting authors and how all the best stories are true.
I have a challenge for Politics and Prose, the famous bookstore in Washington, D.C.
When author David Von Drehle moved into a new home, he found his neighbor, Charlie White, was not your typical 102-year-old. The colorful White, who'd already lived a couple of lifetimes, had a lot to teach others about making the most of our time alive.
As we celebrate Pride Month, we wanted to show a little love to some of the brilliant Black writers who are giving a voice to the LGBTQ community, even as conservatives attempt to silence them.
I’m not happy about these stories, but I’m afraid the author will be touchy.