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U.S. Book Challenges Update: April 2025 Edition

April 29, 2025

Libraries and schools across the country are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to ban or remove books from their shelves. I Love Libraries will continue to raise awareness by highlighting attempts to censor library materials, as well as efforts by librarians, parents, students, and concerned citizens to push back against them. This report includes news from Tennessee and Texas, as well as looks at two authors who are standing up against book censorship.

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HOW I LIBRARY PODCAST WITH RAINA TELGEMEIER AND SCOTT MCCLOUD

HOW I LIBRARY EPISODE 16: RAINA TELGEMEIER AND SCOTT MCCLOUD

Host Phil Morehart speaks with New York Times-bestselling and Eisner Award-winning comic book artists Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud about their new book, “The Cartoonists Club.”

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What Libraries Do

Libraries are more than books. From teaching critical literacy skills to protecting your rights, today’s libraries are dynamic and essential community hubs.

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For Book Lovers

Library users are passionate readers, and we’ve got resources for all varieties of book lovers.

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School Libraries

Schools with a strong school library program ensure their students have the best chance to succeed.

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Fight Censorship

Libraries and schools are experiencing unprecedented levels of attempts to remove books from their shelves.

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National Library Week

Whatever draws you in, the library has something for everyone. Celebrate National Library Week, April 6 – 12, 2025.

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Get Involved

Libraries are the heart of every community, but not everyone realizes their impact. Get involved to ensure libraries thrive for all.

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