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“Uncle Bobby’s Wedding” Will Stay in Missouri Library

Posted on October 25, 2012 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Today the Brentwood Public Library board handed down its unanimous decision to keep Uncle Bobby’s Wedding, a picture book by Sarah S. Brannen that had recently drawn objections from a patron. Library Director Vicky Wood initially offered a written response … Continue reading →

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Censorship is More Terrifying than Stephen King Books

Posted on October 24, 2012 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

The American Library Association teamed up with us this week on a letter to the Rocklin Unified School District, where they are currently considering pulling Different Seasons by Stephen King out of school libraries. After her ninth grade son brought the … Continue reading →

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Graphic Novel “Sidescrollers” Cut from Enfield Summer Reading List

Posted on September 5, 2012 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

A parent of an incoming freshman in Enfield, CT took a complaint about the graphic novel Sidescrollers to the district Board of Education and succeeded in having the book axed from the list. In addition, the board decided to take responsibility … Continue reading →

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Non-Traditional Families Book Banning Bonanza

Posted on June 18, 2012 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

(applause for alliteration, please) This month we’ve been working on restoring two children’s picture books teaching tolerance for different types of families. Though they are quite different in content, tone, reading level and appropriateness, their challenges parallel one another immensely. … Continue reading →

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Three Cheers for Broken Arrow School Board!

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

After a busy week working to fight back against book bans and challenges, we were thrilled to see some good news. A Tulsa school district recently heard a parent’s challenge to the book Carter Finally Gets It by Brent Crawford.  The … Continue reading →

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“And Tango Makes Three”

Posted on August 5, 2011 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

Some believe it is legitimate to shield children and teenagers from information that is perceived to negatively affect that critical time of development. Time and time again, the efforts of artists and authors to incorporate controversial themes in works for … Continue reading →

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US Government, Sponsor of Book Censorship

Posted on January 24, 2011 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

NCAC occasionally publishes guest blogs on topics related to free speech. The views in these articles do not necessarily reflect the official position of NCAC, however they raise important issues for discussion. By Vel Nirtist How do you keep the … Continue reading →

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NewSouth Books Publishes Mark Twain (Expurgated)

Posted on January 6, 2011 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

NewSouth Books, based in Alabama, is publishing a new edition of The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and Huckleberry Finn by Mark Twain. As many know, Mr. Twain has been very much in the news lately. His Autobiography is a current … Continue reading →

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Song of Solomon Prevails in Franklin Township!

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

After a long and drawn-out challenge process, this week Toni Morrison’s Song of Solomon finally prevailed in Franklin Township!  The denouement to this extended drama came down to a special convening of the Franklin Township school board set for this … Continue reading →

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It’s not about the children: “Revolutionary Voices” pulled from public library

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Blog of the National Coalition Against Censorship

We were gratified to learn of a kind mention last week from librarian Lizzy Burns in her thoughtful blog A CHAIR, A FIREPLACE & A TEA COZY concerning one example of the kind of work the NCAC does every day. … Continue reading →

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