'You could ban our books, but you can’t ban the story': Authors speak out at Rep. Pressley event on book bans
“We have to fight for our freedom to read,” Pressley told the audience.
September 19, 2024
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America's Most Banned Book, George, Is About a Trans Girl
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Children’s Book Added to Book Ban List Because Author’s Last Name Is ‘Gay’
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Texas Judge Orders LGBTQ+ Books Be Returned to Public Libraries
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