book bans
Luanne James, director of the Rutherford County Library System in Tennessee, has declared she will not comply with a board decision to move over 100 LGBTQ+ children's books to the adult section. In a letter to the board, she cited First Amendment protections and her ethical duties as a librarian. The board, led by chair Cody York, calls her stance insubordination amid ongoing tensions over book access.
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Hosts Rebecca and Jeff on the Zero to Well-Read podcast discuss Judy Blume's 1975 novel Forever..., one of America's most consistently banned books for its frank portrayal of teenage sexuality. The episode covers its radical impact, ongoing bans, and enduring relevance. A companion newsletter highlights related media, trivia, and reader letters.