Federal judge again blocks Iowa book ban; expected to rule on 'don't say gay' restrictions soon
The state has banned books depicting sex acts from school libraries and classrooms.
MARCH 27, 2025
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The state has banned books depicting sex acts from school libraries and classrooms.
From intimate memoirs to gripping novels, these reads offer a roadmap through LGBTQ+ history and self-acceptance.
The increase includes books about women's sexual experiences, rape, and abuse, in addition to continued attacks on material with LGBTQ+ or racial themes.
The list of plaintiffs now included Iowa teachers, students, the Iowa State Education Association, and four bestselling authors including John Green and Jodi Picoult