Dozens gathered at the R.I. State House Wednesday evening to share their thoughts on a proposal that would ensure access to ...

The Freedom to Read Act has been introduced in Rhode Island, and on Wednesday, state senators will hold a hearing to learn ...

Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.

Senate committee will consider “Freedom to Read Act,” which would shield librarians from criminal charges and standardize ...

Proponents point to historic highs in book ban attempts, largely targeting people of color, women and LGBTQ+ communities.

Following an Index investigation into banned books in UK school libraries, the annual celebration has taken on a new meaning ...

The senate education committee will hear a series of bills designed to keep kids reading in schools, and to keep restrictions ...

Rhode Island Senators David Morales and Mark McKenney will be joined by several organizations to rally support for the Freedom to Read Act.

Poet Bänoo Zan has won the 2025 Freedom to Read Award. Presented by the Writers' Union of Canada, the annual award recognizes work that is passionately supportive of the freedom to read. Zan is a self ...