Dozens gathered at the R.I. State House Wednesday evening to share their thoughts on a proposal that would ensure access to ...

The senate education committee will hear a series of bills designed to keep kids reading in schools, and to keep restrictions ...

We do not protect children, adolescents, or students by denying them access to books. We harm them, and our country, writes a ...

The Freedom to Read Act is described as a comprehensive bill meant to promote free expression and access of information by ...

Bills recently introduced in the General Assembly would make it harder to take books off of public shelves by requiring that ...

Above: Rep. David Morales (D-Dist. 7, Providence) speaking at the Freedom to Read press conference at the State House Friday ...

Censoring, or "banning" books in Rhode Island schools is in the spotlight again with the reintroduction of the "Freedom to Read" bill, that would shield libraries, librarians, schools and teachers ...

Several state leaders and advocates gathered Thursday afternoon to highlight the importance of protecting free expression and ensuring access to a wide range of books and ideas.

Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.

Over the last several years, parents and organized groups have targeted 28 books for removal from RI school libraries.

Rhode Island Senators David Morales and Mark McKenney will be joined by several organizations to rally support for the Freedom to Read Act.

March 2, was the birthday of Theodor Geisel — better known to the masses as Dr. Seuss. This day also marks the beginning of ...