AB 416 aims to ban book bans in Nevada’s public institutions

AB 416 aims to ban book bans in Nevada’s public institutions

Lawmakers have introduced a bill seeking to protect Nevadan’s access to materials in public libraries and prevent censorship based on content — in other words a ban on book bans. The bill would protect the freedom to read and staff’s freedom to manage library content without political or ideological interference. It would also introduce criminal penalties for anyone who tries to intimidate or harm others over library materials in public schools,…

Window Views: Kylie B. Jones and the Banned Books

Columnist Kylie Jasper reflects on the controversial impact of her first literary heroine.

10 banned books everyone needs to read

Banning books is not a new concept. Powerful governing bodies and grassroots organizations have long advocated for the censorship or outright banning of books based on certain criteria. Attempts are hotly contested, typically by readers, schools, libraries, and anyone else who sees reading as an unassailable right. Books continue to be challenged, even today. With that in mind, I've put together a list of banned books that are not only recommend…