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The Spy Who Shushed Me: How the Government Is Removing Our Right to Read in Private

The Spy Who Shushed Me: How the Government Is Removing Our Right to Read in Private

On the Links Between FBI's Controversial Library Awareness Program, the Patriot Act, and Book Bans Today

By Anthony Aycock | September 18, 2023

Congratulations, we did it: 1,200 book bans in 2022.

Congratulations, we did it: 1,200 book bans in 2022.

By Janet Manley | March 23, 2023

Dozens of libraries in England and Wales may become

Dozens of libraries in England and Wales may become "warm banks" for people who need shelter.

By Corinne Segal | September 28, 2022

It's official: Book-banning attempts aimed at libraries are way up this year.

It's official: Book-banning attempts aimed at libraries are way up this year.

By Corinne Segal | September 16, 2022

The Library of Congress will no longer use “aliens” and “illegal aliens” as categories.

The Library of Congress will no longer use “aliens” and “illegal aliens” as categories.

By Walker Caplan | November 15, 2021

Barack Obama on why libraries are more critical to the American project than ever.

Barack Obama on why libraries are more critical to the American project than ever.

By Walker Caplan | July 2, 2021

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Surprise: the ALA’s 2020 list of most challenged books shows an uptick in antiracist texts.

By Walker Caplan | April 7, 2021

Here's the shortlist for the 2021 Andrew Carnegie Medals for Excellence in Fiction and Nonfiction.

By Rasheeda Saka | November 17, 2020

Here are the most challenged books from the last decade.

By Corinne Segal | September 28, 2020

Libraries that close due to coronavirus should keep the Wi-Fi on, says ALA.

Libraries that close due to coronavirus should keep the Wi-Fi on, says ALA.

By Corinne Segal | March 23, 2020

A petition protests the ALA's support for Drag Queen Story Hour events.

A petition protests the ALA's support for Drag Queen Story Hour events.

By Corinne Segal | August 7, 2019

If you love your librarian, say it with the possibility of $5,000 (and a plaque).

If you love your librarian, say it with the possibility of $5,000 (and a plaque).

By Jessie Gaynor | July 24, 2019

Lit Hub Daily: April 11, 2017

Lit Hub Daily: April 11, 2017

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LitHub Daily: January 24, 2017

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LitHub Daily: January 12, 2016

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