Libraries

Renowned Authors Unite to Advocate for Mandatory School Libraries in the UK

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LONDON, UK – Acclaimed British author Philip Pullman has teamed up with fellow children’s writers Michael Morpurgo and Julia Donaldson to advocate for the presence of libraries in all schools in Britain. In a collective call to the government, the trio emphasized the importance of legal protection and status for school libraries at every level of education. Pullman argued that school libraries are crucial for enhancing children’s reading abilities and fostering a love for literature. Pullman further criticized the downgrading of school libraries into mere “information centers” focused on technology rather than books. Donaldson echoed … Read more

Iowa Attorney General Appeals Federal Court Decision on Law Banning Explicit Books from School Libraries

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DES MOINES, Iowa — Iowa Republican Attorney General Brenna Bird has filed an appeal against a federal district court’s decision to halt the implementation of a law that bans certain books from school libraries. The law, signed last year, prohibits books with depictions or descriptions of a list of sex acts from being accessible to students. Bird expressed her commitment to protecting the innocence of children and maintaining safe learning environments in schools. The appeal aims to uphold Iowa’s law and defend the interests of Iowa families in court. The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) … Read more