Six major publishing companies and authors including John Green and Jodi Picoult have alleged that Florida's book bans are ...

(WIB) – Banned Books Week, recognized each September, was founded by library activist Judith Krug in 1982 as a protest to the increase in censorship of literature. Krug believed that bans on books ...

However, several school districts in Florida have removed books published by the plaintiffs and their authors, such as "Looking for Alaska" by John Green and "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas.

The group claims that as a result of HB 1069, books were removed "with no consideration of the educational value of the work ...

Jackson, Nic Stone, Angie Thomas ... than the previous novel’s Starr Carter. Bri’s mother, Jayda, a recovering crack... In this prequel to The Hate U Give, Thomas delves into the upbringing ...

The Hate U Give (THUG) is the story of sixteen-year ... It could also get her killed. Angie Thomas is an exciting and powerful new voice in YA fiction. She was born, raised, and still lives ...

Banned Book Week highlights the surge in literature censorship. Learn about the impact on African-American stories and the ...

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With Banned Books Week starting this coming Sunday, it’s time to report on my New Year’s resolution to read banned or ...

Find out more at the Young Reporter website. The Hate U Give is a book written by the author Angie Thomas based on the shooting of unarmed black man, Oscar Grant that was developed into a feature ...

The plaintiffs argue that they do not wish to prevent schools from ensuring school libraries do not have obscene materials.

The cover art illustrator for The Hate U Give has said she "wasn't exactly ... Debra Cartwright illustrated the cover for Angie Thomas's young adult novel, which was published in February 2017.