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Baldwin County children’s author suggests Prattville policies as model for local libraries

"They've done the work so now other local boards can follow suit," the author wrote.

February 16, 2024

New APLS appointee is a step toward agenda to move LGBTQ books

Amy Dozier Minton has challenged at least 30 titles due to LGBTQ characters, and she plans to challenge more.

February 8, 2024

APLS blacklist grows to 82 books, including Amish romances

The list is a mix of books targeted by Clean Up Alabama, amish romance novels and right-wing books.

January 29, 2024

To do list reminder to read a banned book, along with a pile of books frequently on censorship lists.

Organizations call on Legislature to oppose library censorship

The letter largely reads as a response to another letter sent in by the state's two Moms for Liberty chapters.

January 24, 2024

Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries

The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies.

January 8, 2024

Alarming trend: A few spearhead majority of book bans, impacting free speech

The nature of these challenges is also revealing. Nearly half targeted titles with LGBTQ themes, while books about race and racism constituted the second most challenged category.

December 25, 2023

Has the Prattville library board been stacked with Clean Up Alabama friendly appointees?

Two of the new nominees rejected the idea that they are in Clean Up’s corner.

December 8, 2023

The exterior of the Prattville Public Library on a summer day.

Three more Prattville library board members resign

Three longstanding members of the Autauga-Prattville Public Library board abruptly quit Monday.

November 28, 2023

Prattville library board appointment sparks controversy

Councilman Tony Moore has spoken out against the library board for refusing to move some of the books challenged by Clean Up Alabama.

November 22, 2023

Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA

John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.

November 16, 2023