Explore LGBTQ+ history with these must-read banned books
From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.
October 7, 2024
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The 10 most challenged books of 2023
Book-banning efforts have been aimed primarily at books with LGBTQ+ content and those by or about people of color. Here are the top 10 books that were targeted.
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September 26, 2024
Over 30 celebrities join auction to put LGBTQ+ books in classrooms (exclusive)
Pride and Less Prejudice's auction features items donated by celebrities such as singer Janelle Monáe, actor Daniel Radcliffe, interior designer Bobby Berk, and many more.
September 26, 2024
'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans
“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.
September 19, 2024
Social media influencers pass out banned LGBTQ+ children's book at Buffalo Pride
A perfect way to start Pride Month!
June 4, 2024
On Moms for Liberty, '60 Minutes' and Scott Pelley focus on a threesome rather than the harm the group causes
Pelley neglected to mention that a racist compared Moms for Liberty favorably to Nazis and the Southern Poverty Law Center labeled the organization an anti-government extremist entity.
March 5, 2024
Iowa's LGBTQ+ Books Ban and 'Don't Say Gay' Law Partially Blocked by Federal Judge
The judge called the ban “incredibly broad” and noted the law has already resulted in the removal of hundreds of books from Iowa libraries.
December 30, 2023
Iowa’s Book Ban the Target of Lawsuit by Bestselling Authors and Penguin Random House
The list of plaintiffs now included Iowa teachers, students, the Iowa State Education Association, and four bestselling authors including John Green and Jodi Picoult
December 3, 2023
Moms for Liberty Scrambles, Removes Leaders Amid Proud Boys Link Controversy
Recent incidents highlight ties with the far-right group as the organization faces electoral setbacks and a damaged public image.
November 16, 2023
Black Queer Author Leah Johnson Shares the Inspiration and Rage Behind Opening a Banned Books Store
“Loudmouth is, at its core, a product of rage,” says Johnson, whose books have been the subject of book bans.
October 21, 2023
Children’s Book Added to Book Ban List Because Author’s Last Name Is ‘Gay’
The library’s executive director confirmed the book was listed because of the word “gay.”
October 9, 2023
30+ Celebrities Fight Book Bans By Supporting LGBTQ+ Nonprofit's Online Auction
You have until October 8 to score items from Sally Field, Daniel Radcliffe, Neil Patrick Harris, and other big names.
October 5, 2023
11 Most Banned Books by Schools So Far This Year
PEN America has found the most banned books targeted this school year.
October 4, 2023
MSNBC’S Ali Velshi on How Banned Books Save Lives
While some states ramp up bans, Velshi says we can counter by getting involved on school boards, associations and city councils
October 2, 2023
Texas County Votes to Keep Library Running After Threatening It Over Banned Books
It comes after a judge ordered the books returned to the library shelves.
April 16, 2023