Heartstopper novels restricted to adults in Mississippi library amid new law

A new Mississippi law sparks freedom of speech concerns and impacts library access to LGBTQ graphic novels like Heartstopper.
Georgia’s limited book challenge uptake as teacher fired

Georgia state is embroiled in controversies surrounding lack of book challenges as a teacher is fired for reading about gender fluidity.
Authors’ pirated books used to train Generative AI

Stephen King and Zadie Smith are among a number of authors whose pirated books are reportedly being used to train generative AI models.
Sustainability in publishing: unveiling the greenwashing debate

Exploring green initiatives and challenges in the publishing industry’s quest for sustainability, from authors’ impact to publishers’ efforts
Top librarian fired by board as book ban compared with Nazi Germany

Wyoming board fired the chief librarian over reports of clashes due to new book policy, while supporters likened it to Nazi Germany.
Truth is stranger than autofiction: examples like Bret Easton Ellis

Dive into the captivating world of autofiction and autobiografiction where reality and imagination entwine in literary artistry.
ChatGPT books ban: school uses AI to remove content

Controversy surrounds a school’s use of ChatGPT AI to remove books. We look at the implications for education and censorship.
Diversity in publishing: moving past a tick box exercise

Diversity challenges in publishing include a lack of representation and efforts for change. However there are some trying to change the tide.
Amazon halts AI-generated books impersonating author Jane Friedman

Author Jane Friedman may have won the battle against AI-generated books on Amazon, but it’s far from over.
Prosecraft AI takes down site after being accused of using authors’ works

Prosecraft is accused of stealing copyright from authors using AI-powered writing tools with a notable writer claiming it was “gaslighting”.