Book Bans

Bill prohibiting book bans in Oregon school libraries becomes law

Senate Bill 1098, signed this week by Gov. Tina Kotek, is based in Oregon’s discrimination law related to protected classes.

Does a book challenge constitute discrimination? A bill in the Oregon Legislature offers an answer

December 24, 2024Amanda Waldroupe

Most challenged books in Oregon have LGBTQ themes or authors; proposed legislation would make it illegal to censor books about protected classes.

Oregon libraries see record challenges to books — and record checkouts

December 23, 2024Amanda Waldroupe

Libraries have ordered more copies to keep up with the sudden demand to read books that some would ban.

Efforts to ban books in Oregon libraries are on the rise; library patrons and supporters are pushing back

December 22, 2024Amanda Waldroupe

The most common reasons for book challenges include unsuited to age group; LGBTQ content; depicts sex, nudity, abuse; or contains profanity, according to the State Library of Oregon's 2024 report.