Posted on November 27, 2024 at 8:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

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

  • Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson, authors of the frequently banned picture book And Tango Makes Three, are seeking a summary judgment in their lawsuit against Florida's Escambia County School District (Book Riot).

  • The group Authors Against Book Bans has released an open letter demanding specific action from publishers to prepare for the incoming Trump administration's threats to the freedom to read (Literary Hub).

  • An embattled queer bookstore in Provo, Utah, which also serves as a community center for various marginalized communities, is seeking donations to stay open and afloat (Book Riot).

  • A company called Spines plans to publish up to 8,000 books next year using artificial intelligence, drawing the ire of writers and publishers (The Guardian).

Categories: Today in Books

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