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Publishers and library sue Idaho over book ban that defines 'homosexuality' as 'harmful to minors'

Several large book publishers and a small public library are suing the state of Idaho over its book ban that requires libraries to restrict content "harmful to minors" to patrons 18 and older.

Penguin Random House and PEN America Sue Florida Over Book Bans

Many of the books removed from school libraries or placed on restricted access in Escambia County deal with LGBTQ+ or racial matters.

Iowa’s Book Ban the Target of Lawsuit by Bestselling Authors and Penguin Random House

The list of plaintiffs now included Iowa teachers, students, the Iowa State Education Association, and four bestselling authors including John Green and Jodi Picoult

Brittney Griner to Publish Memoir on Wrongful Detention in Russia

The WNBA star will explain in vivid detail what it was like to be wrongfully detained as a political pawn in Russia without speaking the language.

Penguin Random House Launches LGBTQ+ Zine to Support Queer Voices

The world's largest trade book publisher aims to celebrate and amplify LGBTQ+ voices.

How Do You Fight Book Bans? GLAAD and EveryLibrary Offer a Guide

With skyrocketing attempts to ban books by and about LGBTQ+ people and people of color, the guide provides a way to fight back.