February 16, 2024

Conservative activists and parents have put pressure on local schools and library boards to remove certain books from their collections. Many of the targeted titles feature LGBTQ and other minority characters, beloved by young adult readers who want to see themselves reflected in literature. Critics of these titles label them as obscene or inappropriate for kids. But who gets to decide? Watch the documentary Thursday, March 14 on WFYI and the PBS App.

The film includes interviews with:

• Jason Aukerman, Center for Ray Bradbury Studies
• Micah Beckwith, Life Church & former Hamilton County Library board member
• Jonathan Friedman, PEN America
• Leah Johnson, Young Adult novelist and owner of Loudmouth Books
• Diane Rogers, Indiana Library Federation
• Jim Tomes, Indiana Senator

Read more WFYI News coverage about this issue: https://www.wfyi.org/news/tags/book-restrictions