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Florida school board: toss Penguin Random House book ban lawsuit

A Florida school board faces legal battle with Penguin Random House and others over its book ban, sparking debate on First Amendment rights.

A new Mississippi law sparks freedom of speech concerns and impacts library access to LGBTQ graphic novels like Heartstopper.

Georgia state is embroiled in controversies surrounding lack of book challenges as a teacher is fired for reading about gender fluidity.

Stephen King and Zadie Smith are among a number of authors whose pirated books are reportedly being used to train generative AI models.

Exploring green initiatives and challenges in the publishing industry’s quest for sustainability, from authors’ impact to publishers’ efforts

Wyoming board fired the chief librarian over reports of clashes due to new book policy, while supporters likened it to Nazi Germany.

Controversy surrounds a school’s use of ChatGPT AI to remove books. We look at the implications for education and censorship.

Author Mikaela Loach walks out in protest against fossil fuel sponsor at Edinburgh Book Festival, sparking debate.

Authors rally against fossil fuel sponsor at Edinburgh Book Festival, urging divestment and ethical practices.

Diversity challenges in publishing include a lack of representation and efforts for change. However there are some trying to change the tide.