Public Libraries

Thirty percent of challenges led to a book’s removal in 2023. And while 34 percent of librarians who experienced challenges have considered leaving the profession, 65 percent are motivated to fight censorship.

From reading people's thoughts to appearing as reincarnated humans, these cat characters have strong appeal. 

In Saline County, AR, a judge can now hire and fire the county’s public librarians; authors discuss having their books pulled from shelves; Illinois libraries face bomb threats; and more. 

A team of librarians and academics identifies different kinds of counting books and recommends titles and read-aloud strategies for each.