To battle so-called book restrictions, some states are threatening to keep financing
A display screen of some books that have actually been challenged around the nation is seen at the Mott Haven branch of the New York Public Library in the Bronx, New York City, Oct. 7. Ted Shaffrey/AP conceal caption
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A display screen of some books that have actually been challenged around the nation is seen at the Mott Haven branch of the New York Public Library in the Bronx, New York City, Oct. 7.
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On Jan. 1, Illinois’ brand-new law suggested to slow the fast increase of books being challenged or pulled from library racks enters into impact. And curators throughout the nation are seeing to see if a comparable law would operate in their state– especially when it concerns threatening financing for libraries.
The Illinois law mentions that in order to be qualified for state grants, a library or library system need to embrace the American Library Association’s Library Bill of Rights, which states:
“Libraries ought to offer products and info providing all viewpoints on present and historic problems.