On censorship...

Published: September 17, 2024

On censorship...

“More than two dozen school librarians in the UK have been asked to remove books – many of which are LGBTQ+ titles – from school library shelves, according to new survey data.

The Index on Censorship survey found that 28 of 53 librarians polled – 53% – said that they had been asked to remove books. In more than half of those cases books were taken off shelves”.

Guardian 19 Aug 24

The censorship of books and ideas has been a contentious issue throughout history, affecting societies in profound ways. Whether it’s governments, religious groups, or social movements attempting to control the flow of information, censorship can limit access

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