petersuber on Nostr: #BookBans are winning. ...
#BookBans are winning.
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-12/book-bans-succeed-schools-libraries-buy-fewer-books-on-lgbtq-race
"Teachers and librarians, facing threats and fearful of losing their jobs or even going to jail in states that have passed laws criminalizing certain works, are hesitating to put controversial books that include LGBTQ+ characters or discussions of racism on their shelves.
Publishers…report that sales of such books are down significantly, even when the works receive critical acclaim."
#Censorship #Libraries #USPolitics
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2024-12-12/book-bans-succeed-schools-libraries-buy-fewer-books-on-lgbtq-race
"Teachers and librarians, facing threats and fearful of losing their jobs or even going to jail in states that have passed laws criminalizing certain works, are hesitating to put controversial books that include LGBTQ+ characters or discussions of racism on their shelves.
Publishers…report that sales of such books are down significantly, even when the works receive critical acclaim."
#Censorship #Libraries #USPolitics