Local author speaks on new book confronting racism in Alabama
Jim Vickrey discussed his latest book on confronting racism in Alabama, sharing his personal journey and the origins of affirmative action plans.
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Ozark Library closed as it seeks to ensure compliance with new policies
The updated policy bars sexually explicit content from shelves designated for minors.
Threats against Mobile LGBTQ book event prompt venue to cancel
An LGBTQ book event faced backlash and threats online, leading the venue Oyster City to cancel.
Alabama Library Association concerned about cost of implementing APLS code changes
Smaller libraries in particular may have to get creative, and spend money, to make sections for youth more distinctive from adult sections.3
State library service launches citizen-driven “naughty list” for books
The list will not be published to the public, as it is intended to serve as a resource for librarians.
Books moved at Foley library all came from one challenger
The issue there began when a resident came into the library and got a library card to check out a list of books.
Huntsville library director orders mass relocation of LGBTQ books
Many of the books have subject headings making it clear why they were included: "gay parents," "lesbian mothers," "gender identity."
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What is a dystopian story if not a grim window into one of our worst possible futures?
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See recent postsStop trying to steal our kids’ learning
Books provide us with an opportunity to grow and learn. Some people are determined to steal that from our kids.
Prattville Library Board returns books to shelf, declines to move others
The board previously decided to move six books within the children’s room of the library to a higher shelf.