Book bans and challenges: September 3, 2024

Here's the latest news on book bans and other literary obstacles.

• How the New York Public Library used a meme campaign to restore over $58 million in funding to its budget (X).

• Several states are exploring legislative action to make ebook licenses more affordable for libraries (NPR). 

• Kelly Jensen's weekly roundup of book bans and challenges around the nation opens with a look at the subtle ways that opponents of the freedom to read censor literature (Book Riot).