California considers bill to prevent library book review committees amid concerns of book banning and censorship.

California is considering Assembly Bill 1825 to prevent the establishment of library book review committees, amid concerns that such committees could lead to book banning and censorship. The bill, proposed by California Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi, aims to maintain public libraries as a source of diverse perspectives for all Americans, as there has been a significant increase in the number of books being challenged at schools and libraries in the US, with nearly half featuring LGBTQ or racial themes.

August 05, 2024
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