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As BIPOC Book Festival nears, Houston library staffer says banning books can send negative message to certain communities

Ariel Worthy

Posted on May 9, 2023 · "Part of learning is learning about things that you did not know before. So banning books that would cause negative responses from certain people, I don't think it's fair to what education is all about." 

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The list of banned and censored books keep growing. Texas is still the nationwide leader

Bill Zeeble, KERA

Posted on April 25, 2023 · A new report from PEN America shows expanding censorship of books, especially those centered on themes of race, history, sexual orientation and gender.

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The list of banned and censored books keep growing. Texas is still the nationwide leader

Bill Zeeble, KERA

Posted on April 25, 2023 · A new report from PEN America shows expanding censorship of books, especially those centered on themes of race, history, sexual orientation and gender.

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Since becoming fine-free, over 21,000 items have been returned to Houston Public Libraries, officials say

Ashley Brown

Posted on April 3, 2023 · During its amnesty period in January-February, HPL cleared accounts with balances as high as $1,000 and even received three books checked out from 1992. 

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Harris County Public Library eliminates late fees, following Houston’s lead

Adam Zuvanich

Posted on February 22, 2023 · The county library system, which operates 26 locations across the Houston area, also is forgiving users' outstanding debt for overdue charges.

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