A New Era of Book Banning

Censorship and the rise of "Don't Say Gay" in the United States.

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Taylor Connelly

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A professional thesis project covering the current trends of book banning in the United States.

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Features

Current trends of book banning in the United States and an attack on LGBTQ+ books.

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A New Era of Book Banning

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What has book banning looked like in the past and how it is tied to the modern trends of book banning?

A Brief History of Book Banning

Books continue to be removed from schools and libraries on the basis of being inappropriate or offensive. What does the First Amendment actually say about “offensive” books?

Offensive or Disagreeable

Two groups of protesters, one side a pride organization, one side Moms for Liberty

The organization Moms for Liberty is a conservative group with a history of challenging books, particularly books with LGBTQ+ themes, but authors like Jodi Picoult are fighting back.

Who Are the Moms for Liberty?

In 2022, Jason Tharp’s children’s book caused national outrage after parents mistook it for promoting a gay lifestyle.

Is It Okay to be a Unicorn?

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Authors of "The Geography Club," "Rainbow Boys," and "The Magic Fish" reflect on LGBTQ+ representation and the rise of book bans.

Queer Voices Persist

Resources

A compilation of resources to help you read the books you want, learn more about book banning in the United States, defend the books you love, and report book bans local to your area.

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