Florida Judge Urges Escambia School Board to Settle Book Banning Lawsuit

by Tina | Dec 18, 2024 | Latest News, TRS Blog

Florida Judge Urges Escambia School Board to Settle Book Banning Lawsuit In a case highlighting escalating legal costs and the contentious battle over book bans, a federal judge in Florida has encouraged the Escambia County School Board to settle a lawsuit brought by...

New Jersey Takes a Stand: Freedom to Read Act Protects Librarians and Readers

by Tina | Dec 17, 2024 | Latest News, TRS Blog

Empowering Rural Libraries: Penguin Random House and United for Libraries Launch New Grant Program In a major win for librarians and advocates of free expression, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed the Freedom to Read Act into law on December 9. In a major win for...

Publishers and Authors Guild Challenge Florida’s Controversial Book Ban

by Tina | Aug 29, 2024 | Latest News, TRS Blog

Publishers and Authors Guild Challenge Florida’s Controversial Book Ban In a significant move to defend the freedom to read, a coalition of six major publishers and the Authors Guild has filed a lawsuit against the state of Florida over its controversial law, HB...

Battle for Literary Freedom: Penguin Random House & Authors Sue Over Iowa’s School Book-Banning Law

by Tina | Dec 4, 2023 | Latest News, TRS Blog

Battle for Literary Freedom: Penguin Random House & Authors Sue Over Iowa’s School Book-Banning Law In a groundbreaking move, NBC News has reported that Penguin Random House, along with celebrated authors John Green and Jodi Picoult, has united with...

The Bomb Threat at The King’s English Bookstore: A Rallying Cry for Inclusivity in Salt Lake City

by Tina | Sep 25, 2023 | Blog, Latest News, TRS Blog

The Bomb Threat at The King’s English Bookstore: A Rallying Cry for Inclusivity in Salt Lake City Photo Credit: KLS5 The Incident Last Sunday morning, Salt Lake City’s beloved gem, The King’s English Bookstore, found itself in an unsettling...