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