For two decades, the Appalachian Prison Book Project (APBP) has mailed books to people in prisons and jails across six states in Appalachia. More than 70,000 reference, nonfiction, and fiction books have reached people behind bars who would not have otherwise had access to them. Lydia Welker is the
The “summer slide”—a phenomenon in which young people experience learning loss during the summer months when they are out of school—contributes to disparities in student outcomes, according to some experts. But with so much dysfunction and disparity baked into American public education, is more school the answer? It
When Rowan Thompson began working at PEN America in the Prison and Justice Writing program, they were eager to make a difference in the lives of incarcerated people. However, it wasn’t long before Thompson noticed serious signs of misalignment between staffers and management, leading quickly to frustration and disillusionment.
Authors, booksellers, and educators were honored on June 8 for their courage in fighting censorship amid rising book bans
Civil rights won a rare victory in Florida on March 11 when Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys reached a settlement that allows students and teachers to discuss sexual orientation and gender identity in Florida classrooms as long as it’s not part of instruction. Florida’s House Bill
Palestinian authors say they are facing online backlash, canceled book appearances, and more
“Because prisons are not just someplace else, somewhere else … They are our communities”
Illinois will penalize institutions that ban books in response to the recent wave of book banning efforts by conservative lawmakers
Florida teachers weigh in on the tight restrictions imposed by the governor as the new school year begins
A hidden stipulation in the 2021 law comes after a series of highly restrictive education laws across the country
Astroturfed campaigns are bringing conservative culture wars over books, COVID-19 precautions, and racial and LGBTQIA+ identities to the local level
The books at stake often contain topics related to race, sexuality, and gender, robbing young readers of a diverse range of stories and perspectives
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