APLS Chair John Wahl: “We all know what ‘sexually explicit’ is”
Wahl provided a federal definition of "sexually explicit conduct" that doesn't appear to apply to written content.
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APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books
The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding.
Spanish Fort Library expands challenge procedures
The library moved 36 books from children’s to Young Adult, apparently including numerous LGBTQ books.
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Sex education books have been among those targeted in public libraries across the state.
Supporters outflank critics at Fairhope Library Board meeting
Moms for Liberty and Clean Up Alabama have called for the board chair to resign, expressing frustration that challenged books have not been moved.
Book challenging group calls for Fairhope Library board chair’s resignation
The library board previously voted to keep two challenged books available for minors.
APLS reverses course on how to use federal funding
Librarians were frustrated by the board's surprise decision in September to abandon competitive grants this year in favor of statewide initiatives.
“That Librarian” author to speak at The NewSouth Bookstore in Montgomery
Jones' book explores the push to censor library materials nationwide, which has been a hot topic in Alabama over the past two years.
Huntsville Library moves challenged books after updating policy
The relocated books include one with non-sexual cartoonish nudity and one about gender identity with no nudity or sexually explicit content.
EveryLibrary warns Trump election will likely boost censorship efforts
Republican state lawmakers are already poised to pass legislation that will allow for the prosecution of librarians.