PublishersWeekly.com Apr 01
PEN America Literary Awards Return to Form:
The free speech organization’s flagship book prizes were presented on March 31 at Manhattan’s Town Hall ...
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Paid articlePaywallKey FactsSurge in School Book Bans Across the U.S.
Oct 1, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: npr.org
- PEN America reports a sharp rise in challenges and removals of books from public schools over the past two years.
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- New state laws and federal actions have facilitated the systematic removal of books from school libraries.
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