Kelly Jensen
How Public Libraries Are Targeted Right Now—It’s Not “Just” Books: Book Censorship News, March 29, 2024
Kelly Jensen March 29, 2024 The methods of destabilizing and dismantling public libraries may not look like how you think they would. Here's how it's happening right now. That, plus this week's book censorship news.
Vermont Poised to Curtail Library Book Bans, Bad Ebook Contracts, and Protect Teen Library Records
Kelly Jensen March 27, 2024 Vermont's comprehensive Senate Bill 220 would give teens 12 and up privacy in their library borrowing records, restrict book bans in public and school libraries, and more.
How The BookmarkED/OnShelf App, Created to Help Schools Ban Books, Fuels Them Instead
Kelly Jensen March 25, 2024 The app reported to "help" schools and parents navigate book bans is funded by Amazon Web Services, HEB Grocery Founder, and More.
You’re Wrong About These Common Myths About Book Ban: Book Censorship News, March 22, 2024
Kelly Jensen March 22, 2024 No, book bans don't make the kids want to read the books. No, book bans don't just impact schools. Those and other common myths and ideas about book bans. (Plus this week's book censorship news roundup.)
Why Ban Books When You Can Ban Book Awards?: Suburban Illinois District Cancels Caudill Awards
Kelly Jensen March 19, 2024 Calling the Rebecca Caudill awards "left leaning," the school board in Wadsworth, Illinois, canceled the long-running award program in the district.
Welcome to the Carnegie Library
Kelly Jensen A deep dive into what Carnegie libraries are, what they aren't, and how they attain historic significance.
State Anti-Book Ban Legislation Updates: Book Censorship News, March 15, 2024
Kelly Jensen March 15, 2024 Where do the anti-book ban bills proposed in nearly a dozen U.S. states stand right now? That, plus this week's book censorship news.
Librarians Lock Autauga-Prattville Public Library in Protest After Director Fired by Board
Kelly Jensen March 14, 2024 The director was fired by the board for refusing to remove 113 books from the teen area that had LGBTQ+ content. This comes after the board implemented a new 53-page policy guide.
Delaware, Connecticut Legislators Propose Anti-Book Ban Measures
Kelly Jensen March 12, 2024 Legislative proposals in Delaware and Connecticut would protect the right to read in public and school libraries. If you live in either state, contact you reps ASAP.