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A crying baby. – Photo credit: via Canva/Photos

Humor, Joy

Censorship or common sense? These 10 baby names are banned in the U.S.

Tod Perry

1/24/2026
Pictured here: Anita Omary; her son, Osman; and Omary’s close friends – Photo credit: Array

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Once a refugee seeking safety in the U.S., Anita Omary is using what she learned to help others thrive.

Sarah Watts

2/11/2026
American teens can now access banned books through Long Beach’s Free Digital Library Program – Photo credit: Canva

Heroes, Joy

American teens can now access banned books through Long Beach’s free digital library program

Kat Hong

8/2/2025
"It’s easy to not see when something that’s that small disappears.” – Photo credit: Canva

Education, Schools

Librarian exposes how book bans can happen without us noticing

Heather Wake

3/28/2025
Summer Boismier drew attention in 2022 for covering part of her classroom bookshelf in red tape that bore the words “<a href="/12-books-people-say-are-life-changing-reads-ex1">Books</a> the state didn’t want you to read.” – Photo credit: Photos courtesy of Summer Boismier

Education, Popular, Teachers

Oklahoma revoked this teacher’s license for standing up against book bans. She’s not backing down.

Heather Wake

12/12/2024
Banned Books Weeks runs from Sept 22-28 – Photo credit: Canva

Community, Heroes, Joy

What you should know about Banned Books Week, according to librarians

Heather Wake

9/25/2024