We had so much fun with last year’s Best Books of the 21st Century list that we’re back with another literary extravaganza. Next week, the Book Review will unveil a five-day challenge that will ...

Over the last few years, public schools and libraries across the country have seen a significant rise in attempts to ban or restrict access to certain books. In 2024, the American Library Association ...

Longmont Public Library is observing Banned Books Week with programs that support the freedom to read diverse texts and draw attention to efforts around the country to restrict access to certain books ...

Indiana public libraries over the past year faced objections to books written for children, young adults and older readers alike. As in previous years, most of the books that were challenged included ...

A federal appeals court ruling will make it more difficult for library patrons to challenge book removal decisions, with the decision involving a public library in Texas but likely applying to school ...

On a special episode (first released on October 9, 2025) of The Excerpt podcast: For this Banned Books Week, we looked at what kinds of books are being pulled from school and library shelves. USA ...

Broadway has always been about telling stories that illuminate, challenge, and connect us. Next week, the stage community is stepping into a new role as a defender of stories beyond the footlights.

Public schools and libraries across the country have seen a rise in attempts to ban or restrict access to certain books, according to recent data and reports. Banned Books Week 2025 runs through Oct.