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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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A Book Riot article spotlights three new 2026 releases addressing book banning and the right to read. The selections span academic analysis, graphic nonfiction, and fiction, offering varied perspectives on censorship in America. They aim to provide hope amid ongoing challenges.
March 17, 2026 06:06