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19 Jan
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Free Expression Friday: Laura DeLaney, Rediscovered Books

Laura DeLaney is the co-owner of Rediscovered Books in Boise, Idaho. She’s also a passionate organizer for the freedom to read and has been instrumental in opposing the latest book ban bill in Idaho.

 
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18 Jan
ABFE

Victory in the Fifth Circuit in the Case of Book People v. Wong

The preliminary injunction against the READER Act (formerly Texas HB 900) was reinstated on January 17, 2024 in the case of Book People v. Wong, with a decision written by Judge Don Willett of the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Significantly, the court agreed with all of the plaintiffs’ major arguments and upheld the district court’s decision. 

 
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18 Jan
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This Week in Book Challenges

Here is an update on the latest book challenges for the week of January 17, 2024.

 

 

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17 Jan

An Indies Introduce Q&A with Ray Xu

"Ray Xu delights in this graphic memoir about immigration, family, and fitting in in middle school," said Andi Richardson of Fountain Bookstore in Richmond, Virginia.

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