Amerikanska bibliotek gör sig redo för Pride-månaden i juni med utställningar och program med fokus på hbtq+-litteratur och historia.
Med mindre än en månad kvar till Pride uppmanas bibliotekspersonal att planera utställningar, hålla koll på material och engagera låntagare i frågor om intellektuell frihet. Vägledningen kommer samtidigt som oron växer över lagförslag som House Resolution 7661, vilket skulle förbjuda visst material i federalt finansierade skolor.
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A coalition of conservation, science and history groups has sued the Trump administration in federal court in Boston, arguing that a government-wide review tied to President Donald Trump’s executive order on “restoring truth and sanity to American history” is leading the National Park Service to remove or change displays about slavery, civil rights, Indigenous history and climate science. In a separate case, LGBTQ+ advocates have challenged the removal of a rainbow Pride flag from Stonewall National Monument in New York after new Interior Department guidance on non-agency flags.
The American Library Association has published its list of the 11 most challenged books in US libraries for 2025. The report documents a surge in challenges, with 4,235 unique titles targeted, the second-highest number on record. Most challenges came from pressure groups and officials, not individual parents.
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Several librarians across the United States are running for state legislative seats in 2026 elections. Motivated by anti-library legislation and book bans, they aim to advocate for public institutions from within government. Their campaigns highlight libraries' role in fostering education and community access.
In recent cases in South Carolina and North Carolina, library leadership has been removed after adhering to established policies on book challenges. These incidents highlight emerging tactics by political groups to influence public libraries. The actions followed decisions to retain certain books in collections despite complaints.
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Building on earlier coverage of anticipated March 2026 titles, the New York Times has highlighted 27 notable new releases spanning diverse genres and prominent authors. Key picks include new works by Ibram X. Kendi and Tayari Jones, alongside a Judy Blume biography. This comes amid publishing challenges, such as the postponement of a major diversity survey.
The number of independent bookstores in the United States has grown by about 70% compared to 2000, according to Bookshop.org CEO Andy Hunter. He credits the surge to a cultural embrace of analog lifestyles and bookish trends. The revival coincides with events like Independent Bookstore Day.
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Several literary gatherings are set in the Twin Cities area during the first week of March, featuring authors, musicians, and award announcements. Events include readings by notable writers and a recognition for a local educator's children's book. These activities highlight local and national literary figures.