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Scary trend: Book challenges causing more self-censorship  

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Here's what increasing book challenges are doing to our school librarians.

How to encourage reading/News from book business

Nirvana Comics raises money to fight book banning

Posted on February 4, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 4 Comments

An inspiring story of how NIrvana Comics is fighting the trend of book banning

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Beware of book burning in America

Posted on November 19, 2021 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

I was horrified to learn of calls for book burning... in my own state!

How to encourage reading/News from book business

World reading habits in 2020

Posted on November 13, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Which country read the most during 2020? NOT the United States, I'm sad to say. Find more interesting stats about reading on the blog...

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Which generation reads the most?

Posted on July 31, 2020 by Julia Tomiak / 3 Comments

How do the generations compare in reading habits? Check out an interesting infographic with tons of Word Nerd info!

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Protecting Freedom of Speech: Banned Books Week 2017

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

This week, the American Library Association has been celebrating Banned Books Week. Here are a few key terms you should know about censorship and intellectual ...

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