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Hawai‘i Libraries Tackle Censorship Amid Rising Book Bans

10/9/2025

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Hawai‘i State Public Library System issued Banned Books Week guidelines banning terms like 'censorship'.
Librarian Lani Kawahara says display was altered, erasing context about challenged books.
The display included LGBTQ+-themed books, often targeted.
The American Library Association (ALA) reports rising bans in Texas and Florida.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) urges proactive measures after a Supreme Court ruling.

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Story summary

Hawai‘i State Public Library System issued Banned Books Week guidelines banning terms like 'censorship'.
Librarian Lani Kawahara says display was altered, erasing context about challenged books.
The display included LGBTQ+-themed books, often targeted.
The American Library Association (ALA) reports rising bans in Texas and Florida.
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) urges proactive measures after a Supreme Court ruling.