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African American Read-In Counters Erasure of Black History

The National African American Read-In, founded in 1990, combats attempts to erase Black history by promoting literacy and cultural understanding through community readings and discussions of books by Black authors; this initiative has grown, reaching hundreds of thousands annually, especially since ...

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Gorman's New Children's Book Highlights Allyship Amidst Book Bans

Amanda Gorman, the youngest inaugural poet, released "Girls on the Rise," a children's book emphasizing community and allyship, following the restriction of her inaugural poem in a Florida school and her previous literary successes.

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Idaho Lawsuit Challenges Book Restrictions as Censorship

A new Idaho law requires libraries to restrict access to books deemed "harmful to minors," prompting lawsuits from publishers like Penguin Random House and the Donnelly Library, alleging First Amendment violations due to the law's vagueness and potential for censorship; similar laws are being challe...

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Penguin Random House Charts Growth Amidst Market Shifts and AI Integration

Following a tumultuous period including a blocked acquisition and CEO change, Penguin Random House is pursuing growth through organic expansion and acquisitions, particularly in the robust Spanish-language market, while also integrating AI into its operations.

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NCTE's Annual African American Readings Promote Inclusive Understanding of History

For over 30 years, the National Council of Teachers of English has hosted annual African American readings, engaging over 6 million people in sharing stories and promoting a more inclusive understanding of American history, combatting the attempted erasure of Black history.

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Idaho Lawsuit Challenges Book Restrictions

Several publishers and libraries are suing Idaho over a law requiring them to restrict access to books deemed "harmful to minors," citing First Amendment violations and the vague nature of the law, which includes "any act of homosexuality" in its definition of obscenity; the law has already led to l...

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Publishers Sue Idaho Over Book Ban Targeting Minors

Major US publishers sued Idaho over its law banning minors' access to books deemed "harmful", citing vague definitions and resulting self-censorship that restricts children's access to resources and libraries. The suit follows similar challenges in Florida and Iowa, highlighting a broader pattern of...

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