American Library Association

Banned Books Week

Jessie Kunhardt | Posted 09.29.2009 | Books


It's Banned Books Week and the American Library Association is celebrating by posting an interactive map showing the books that have been banned aroun...

A Poem Highlights Banned Books Week

John Lundberg | Posted 09.27.2009 | Living


John Lundberg

This week is Banned Books Week here in the U.S., an event sponsored primarily by the American Library Association (ALA) to draw attention to recent acts (and attempted acts) of book banning.

The Islam-Basher and the Librarian Kerfuffle

Ahmed Rehab | Posted 08.14.2009 | Politics


Ahmed Rehab

A controversy erupted last week in Chicago after it was publicly revealed that a noted anti-Islam blogger had been invited to an American Library Association panel.

"The Kite Runner" On American Library Association's List Of Challenged Books

AP | HILLEL ITALIE | Posted 05.17.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — Not everybody loves "The Kite Runner." Khaled Hosseini's million-selling novel about friendship and betrayal between two Afghan boys...

Judith Krug, Founder Of Banned Books Week, Dies

AP | Posted 05.14.2009 | Chicago


EVANSTON, Ill. — Judith Krug, a director of the Chicago-based American Library Association and a founder of its Banned Books Week, has died. She...

Bush's Pure Genius Moves: 9/11, Gunfights, Cheney, the Economy, and More

Bill Allen | Posted 02.05.2009 | Politics


Bill Allen

In a brilliant move, President Bush found almost the only way possible to make people forget the tenure of John Ashcroft: naming Albert Gonzalez his successor.

Sam Stein

Author Of Book Palin Targeted Lashes Back: She's My Mortal Enemy

HuffingtonPost.com | Sam Stein | Posted 10.14.2008 | Politics


The author of the book Sarah Palin reportedly tried to have removed from her hometown library blasted back Saturday evening, saying the Alaska Governo...

Culture Zohn: Swift Booking -- What happened in Wasilla should not stay in Wasilla

Patricia Zohn | Posted 10.12.2008 | Media


Patricia Zohn

When it comes to books, it's not a matter of degree. You either believe people should be free to read what they choose, or not.

FBI Agent Criticizes Counterterrorism Measures

USA Today | Posted 03.28.2008 | Politics


The FBI's counterterrorism agents lack the language skills and cultural understanding needed to succeed, an agency whistle-blower charged Saturday. B...