As Banned Books Week celebrates its 40th anniversary, it's time to unequivocally condemn censorship
Across the United States, this past year has brought a staggering increase in book challenges, bans and other attacks on the right to read and academic freedom.
By Mickey Huff
Sep 20, 2022
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