Comments on: Traditional Publishing Declares War on Florida Book Bans

By: Ellen cassidy

Ellen cassidy — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 11:46:25 +0000

In general I’m not a fan of banning books, and I loathe censorship, but when it comes to k-5, discretion should absolutely be exercised. These poor kids are bombarded with messages they’re likely not ready for from the day they are born. And it shouldn’t be about politics or religion. It SHOULD be about what is developmentally appropriate, not for pushing agendas from any side. High school kids are a different animal; they are just steps from adulthood and should have free reign and access to whatever. The media has absolutely made Florida into a 3 ring circus

By: Greg Mongrain

Greg Mongrain — Fri, 26 May 2023 19:05:32 +0000

This is certainly scary stuff, as most censorship is. Thanks for the in-depth report, Ginger.

By: Erin Wright

Erin Wright — Fri, 26 May 2023 14:01:51 +0000

Couldn’t more strongly agree!!! I’m not only an author but a library lover, and am currently serving as Chairman of my local library board. These book bans scare me. Florida scares me, lol. Thanks for the excellent take on this giant issue here in the US!

By: James R.

James R. — Fri, 26 May 2023 13:45:40 +0000

Highly doubtful this will succeed. I live Florida and while the media likes to say many books are being banned, they aren’t.

The books in question are being move to age appropriate libraries or sections in the library. What’s ironic, is the books being moved or covered up are so descriptive and graphic they couldn’t be read aloud at the school board meeting. It’s just not appropriate for K-5 to have access this kind of material.

Despite what thry say in the media. There is no list from the State of banned books in Florida. You can Google this or check the State Department of Education to see if they have a list, they don’t.