LGBTQ+ Book Censorship by Hailee Locklair

Harvard Gazette Article: LGBTQ Book Challenges are on the Rise: Here's Why.

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:10:41 UTC

Discusses the direct impact of LGBTQ+ censorship on students, teachers, librarians, and authors.

AP News Article: School Library Book Bans are Seen as Targeting LGBTQ Content

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:12:55 UTC

Discusses the various perspectives around LGBTQ+ book banning in Louisiana, Florida, and Iowa.

New York Public Library Article: Stand Against Book Banning: LGBTQ+ Titles Targeted for Censorship

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:21:31 UTC

Provides a list of the 2023 most challenged books with LGBTQ+ themes as well as a link to the New York Public Library's Protect the Freedom to Read page, which has a free community toolkit.

National Coalition Against Censorship (NCAC) Book Censorship Action Kit

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:24:51 UTC

A collection of materials for students, parents, educators, and authors on how to effectively challenge book censorship.

GLSEN Rainbow Library

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:35:33 UTC

A free resource that sends LGBTQ+ affirming text sets to schools across the country.

NBC News Article: More Than Half of Books Banned Last Year Featured LGBTQ Characters or People of Color, Report Finds

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:38:06 UTC

Provides statistics & data on the main targets of book bans: books containing people of color and LGBTQ+ people.

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:42:30 UTC

Shares how LGBTQ+ advocates & groups are pushing back against book bans, including various programs being established within libraries.

Above the Noise YouTube Video: Why are People Banning Books in Schools

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:46:18 UTC

An overview of what book bans are, the history of them, and who they impact.

GLAAD YouTube Video: Claiming Our Stories: LGBTQ Book Bans in America

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:53:28 UTC

A panel of queer authors discussing their stories and the impact book bans have on them.

ALA Banned Book FAQ

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 15:56:50 UTC

A list of answers to frequently asked questions around book bans and challenges.

Washington Post YouTube Video: Book Bans in America are Rising: Here's a Look at What's Lost

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:01:36 UTC

Discusses the history of book bans, and how they have shifted in recent years to target LGBTQ+ populations.

We Need Diverse Books (WNDB) Interview: This School Librarian Fought LGBTQ+ Censorship

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:07:33 UTC

An interview with an anonymous school librarian on how she continued to be an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community amidst pushback from parents.

GLSEN Article: LGBTQ-Visibility and Integration in Elementary Schools

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:11:40 UTC

A resource on why LGBTQ+ representation matters in elementary schools, how schools can implement best practices, and how community members can advocate for LGBTQ visibility.

NPR Podcast, Transcript & Article: What's the Definition of a Book Ban Anyway? Depends on Who You Ask

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:17:25 UTC

Covers varied perspectives of what is considered a book ban.

MTSU Free Speech Center: Book Banning

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:28:28 UTC

Covers what book bans are, the history of them, and current laws around book bans.

Pen America Index of Educational Gag Orders

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:33:56 UTC

A compiled list of acts, bills, and executive orders that challenge diversity and inclusion in schools.

ACLU Article: How LGBTQ Voices are Being Erased in Classrooms

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:38:01 UTC

Three LGBTQ advocates share how book bans and classroom censorship bills impact their lives, work, and students.

New Tactics in Human Rights Article: The Right to Read: New Tactics to Combat US Book Bans

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:40:33 UTC

Covers organizations and initiatives utilizing new tactics to overcome book bans.

Christine Renee Miller and Jessica Goudeau's the Beautiful and Banned Podcast

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:45:36 UTC

Christine Renee Miller and Jessica Goudeau dive into banned books, plays, and films now and throughout history.

Leigh Pfeffer's History is Gay: All Your Children's Books Are Belong to Us (Gays)

haileelocklair — 2025-03-20 16:54:10 UTC

Leigh Pfeffer (they/them) and their guest, co-host, Aubree Calvin (she/her), discuss classic children's books written by queer authors that people likely don't know about.