Freedom to Read South Carolina

York County Library Adopts New LGBTQ Book Policy Amid Legal Warnings

The York County Library Board has approved a new book collection policy that critics warn could restrict children’s access to LGBTQ-related materials and invite First Amendment litigation.

Librarians and Students File Federal Lawsuit Over SC School Book Bans

Pendleton Community Event Affirms the Freedom to Read

Families and community members gathered at the Pendleton Community Center for “Read and Rise,” an event held at the start of National Banned Books Week to celebrate reading and oppose government interference in access to books.

Coalition Leaders Raise Alarm Over Expanding Statewide School Book Bans

Coalition partners PEN America, ACLU of South Carolina, EveryLibrary, and others have expressed alarm as the South Carolina Board of Education moves forward with additional statewide school book bans.

State Lawmakers React as South Carolina Expands School Book Bans

South Carolina lawmakers are responding after the South Carolina Board of Education voted to ban 10 additional books from public school libraries, bringing the statewide total to 22 banned titles.

Freedom to Read South Carolina Launches

Advocates Launch “Freedom to Read SC” Coalition to Fight Book Bans Across South Carolina