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CopyrightCourt Seeks Proposed Declaratory Judgment in Maryland E-book Case
A federal judge asked the AAP and state attorneys to submit draft language for a declaratory judgment to end teh case but is unclear whether a permanent injunction is also still under consideration.
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Publisher News
Freedom to Read Advocates Sound Alarm as Obscenity Lawsuit Advances in Virginia
On May 18 a state court found there was probable cause that two books, 'Gender Queer' and 'Court of Mist and Fury,' could be deemed obscene under an obscure state law, and ordered the authors and publishers to defend the books in court. In a statement, freedom to read advocates say such actions "stifle the voices of authors and publishers."
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Libraries
Register Today for AAPI Communities in Conversation #6 Featuring Malaka Gharib, author of I Was 'Their American Dream'
The sixth installment in the AAPI Communities in Conversation series, featuring Malaka Gharib, author of 'I Was Their American Dream,' is now set for Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET. Register here.
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U.S. Book Show
U.S. Book Show: Jamie Raskin Headlines a Big Day for Libraries
The Maryland congressman, who has become the face of Washington's efforts to fight nationwide book banning efforts, capped off a day full of discussion on the biggest issues in the library world today.
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Libraries
Why the MLIS Is a Powerful Weapon in Fighting Book Bans
The organized assault on the freedom to read has highlighted core values taught in library schools.
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Libraries
Rhode Island Advances Its Library E-book Bill
The Rhode Island Senate unanimously voted to advance the state's library e-book bill out of committee and to the floor for a full vote.
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Libraries
LibraryPass Adds Valiant Entertainment Titles to Comics Plus
Under the agreement, Valiant will make their entire digital catalog available to libraries and schools—including day and date access to their newest releases.
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Libraries
Congress to Hold Second Hearing on Censorship Issues
The hearing, set for Thursday, May 19, at 10:00 a.m. ET, will focus on the "ongoing efforts to prohibit discussion in K-12 classrooms about American history, race, and LGBTQ+ issues and to punish teachers who violate vague and discriminatory state laws by discussing these topics."
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Publisher News
Court Deals Setback to First Amendment Suit Against Elizabeth Warren
In her ruling, Federal judge Barbara Rothstein eviscerated claims that a letter Senator Elizabeth Warren sent to Amazon expressing concern over the e-tailer’s role in spreading Covid-19 misinformation constituted a government attack on the First Amendment rights of the case's plaintiffs, publisher Chelsea Green and its authors.
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Libraries
More Than 25 Organizations Join ALA's 'Unite Against Book Bans' Campaign
“Our partners and supporters are critical in moving the needle to ultimately bring an end to book bans," said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. “It’s time that policymakers understand the severity of this issue.”
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Libraries
Tennessee Bill Gives State Veto Power Over School Library Collections
The bill, if signed, would vest members of the state’s textbook commission with the final decision on whether a challenged book can remain available in public school libraries.
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Libraries
Register Today for AAPI Communities in Conversation #5 Featuring Jai Chakrabarti
There's still time to register for the fifth installment in the AAPI Communities in Conversation series featuring Jai Chakrabarti, author of 'A Play for the End of the World,' in conversation with University of Iowa librarian Jenay Solomon. The Live stream is set for Tuesday, May 3, 2022, at 1:00 pm ET.
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Libraries
Texas County Officials Sued over Library Book Bans
A group of library supporters in Llano County, Tex., have filed suit against county officials in federal court arguing that a series of book bans and other actions at the library violates their constitutional rights.
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Libraries
AAP Asks Court to Permanently Enjoin Maryland Library E-book Law
The Association of American Publishers has asked federal judge Deborah L. Boardman to effectively close the door on Maryland's library e-book law by converting her February preliminary injunction blocking the law into a permanent injunction.
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Libraries
EveryLibrary, PEN America Sound Alarm Over New Kentucky Library Law
Free speech and library supporters say that SB 167—which came back from the dead last week with a dramatic veto override—will empower partisan politicians to take control of public libraries in the state, including decisions about building use and "what information the public can access and what books they can or can’t read."
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Libraries
IBPA Tackles Book Bans
Last Thursday's Independent Book Publishers Association's 'The Battle for Free Expression: Indie Publishers and Libraries in the Fight Against Censorship' panel offered insights from digital media, public libraries, academic research, and online education on the rise in book banning.
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Libraries
New Kentucky Law Hands Control of Libraries to Local Politicians
In a move that has alarmed library leaders, Kentucky bill SB 167—which came back from the dead last week with a veto override—will empower local politicians to “appoint whomever they want to library boards and block major library spending.”
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Libraries
AAPI Communities in Conversation: Past Epsiodes
Couldn't make the livestream? No Problem, check out the past episodes of the AAPI Communities in Conversation Series here.
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Libraries
Emily Drabinski Wins 2023-2024 ALA Presidency
In a statement, Drabinski thanked librarians and said she was eager to get to work on behalf of the profession.
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Industry News
Authors Celebrate Their Banned Books During EveryLibrary Panel
Last week, EveryLibrary hosted a virtual session, "Censored Authors Speak," a roundtable about the current rise in book banning throughout the country.
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