Published by AFPPenguin Random House and PEN America have sued a Florida school district over the removal of books that address race and LGBTQ … [Read more...] about Florida school district sued by publisher, authors over book bans
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Damage Control: Justin Timberlake ‘Desperate’ for Advance Copy of Ex Britney Spears’ Tell-All Before It Hits the Shelves
Published by Radar OnlineWill / MEGA; Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGAJustin Timberlake is hell-bent on getting an advance copy of Britney … [Read more...] about Damage Control: Justin Timberlake ‘Desperate’ for Advance Copy of Ex Britney Spears’ Tell-All Before It Hits the Shelves
Will Bunch: The day the book banners lost in Pennsylvania’s culture wars
Published by The Philadelphia InquirerKUTZTOWN, Pa. — If you ban it, they will come. For the better part of an hour Saturday, dozens of teenagers and … [Read more...] about Will Bunch: The day the book banners lost in Pennsylvania’s culture wars
Billy Porter set to co-write, co-produce and star in James Baldwin biopic
Published by New York Daily NewsNEW YORK — Billy Porter’s dream role of playing writer James Baldwin has turned into reality. The Emmy, Grammy and … [Read more...] about Billy Porter set to co-write, co-produce and star in James Baldwin biopic
Writer and trans activist Rachel Pollack dies aged 77
Published by Euronews (English)Award-winning author and trans activist Rachel Pollack has died aged 77. The writer was a leading authority on tarot … [Read more...] about Writer and trans activist Rachel Pollack dies aged 77
Florida bill would instantly ban books based on a single objection from one resident
Published by Raw StoryFlorida has attracted nationwide controversy as new censorship measures put in place by Gov. Ron DeSantis have driven some … [Read more...] about Florida bill would instantly ban books based on a single objection from one resident
JK Rowling vows SNP’s Humza Yousaf will ‘disappear through the ice’ like Nicola Sturgeon
Published by GB NewsJK Rowling has said the new Scottish National Party leader, Humza Yousaf, “will disappear through the ice” like Nicola Sturgeon. … [Read more...] about JK Rowling vows SNP’s Humza Yousaf will ‘disappear through the ice’ like Nicola Sturgeon
‘Get this porn out of our schools’: Parent challenges Utah book ban by requesting the Bible be removed
Published by AlterNetA Utah parent is asking for the Bible to be eliminated from classrooms, after a GOP lawmaker backed a bill ordering the removal … [Read more...] about ‘Get this porn out of our schools’: Parent challenges Utah book ban by requesting the Bible be removed
Paris Hilton says Demi Lovato inspired her to write tell-all memoir
Published by BANG Showbiz EnglishParis Hilton has credited Demi Lovato with inspiring her to write her tell-all book. The hotel heiress has lifted the … [Read more...] about Paris Hilton says Demi Lovato inspired her to write tell-all memoir
Censorship or evolution? ‘Sensitivity readers’ divide publishing world
Published by AFPSensitivity readers are fair game in children's fiction, argue some authors -- but adults have the option to put a book down if it … [Read more...] about Censorship or evolution? ‘Sensitivity readers’ divide publishing world