More than 10,000 books have been banned from public and academic libraries in the US
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NJ becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state.
These two states are responsible for most of the nation’s school book bans
The number of books banned in public schools over the past year skyrocketed to more than 10,000, with two states—Iowa and Florida—responsible for most of them, according to preliminary findings released by PEN America on Monday.
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state.
PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs law to prohibit book bans in public and school libraries in his state. Kayce is a man with a plan, but who is included in said plan?
New Jersey becomes latest state to prohibit bans on books in school, public libraries
New Jersey Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law Monday to prohibit public and school libraries from banning books in the state and to enshrine protections against civil
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signs bill banning book bans
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Gov. Phil Murphy signs law prohibiting book bans, making New Jersey the latest state to do so
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed a law to prohibit public libraries and school libraries from banning books and protect librarians who follow the law against liability.
Phil Murphy Signs NJ Law Shielding Libraries From Book Censorship
New Jersey Democratic Governor Phil Murphy signed the "Freedom to Read Act" into law on Monday, making it illegal for public and school libraries to ban books based on their content or the background of their authors.
New Jersey governor signs law blocking book bans
New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, signed a law Monday prohibiting public schools and libraries from banning books and protecting librarians who obey state law.
New Jersey Governor Signs Law Prohibiting Book Bans in Public, School Libraries
Under the Freedom to Read Act, public and school libraries cannot exclude books based on the origin, background, or views of the authors.
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Illinois' anti-book-ban law leads some school districts to forsake grants to maintain local control
Starting this year, public libraries in Illinois had a choice: adopt principles against book banning or give up state grants.