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Title: PLAY TO THE WHISTLE.
Authors: SPRATFORD, SAM (AUTHOR)
Source: Publishers Weekly. 9/15/2025, Vol. 272 Issue 35, p10-12. 3p. 4 Color Photographs.
Subject Terms: *Censorship, *Banned books, *Intellectual freedom, Freedom of expression, Publishing, Gender identity, Fair trial
Geographic Terms: United States
Company/Entity: Penguin Random House
Abstract: The article discusses the efforts of Penguin Random House (PRH) and its Intellectual Freedom Taskforce, established in May 2023, to combat book bans and promote freedom of expression in response to increasing censorship laws across the United States. The task force, led by Skip Dye, has engaged in litigation against school districts, notably suing the Escambia County School District in Florida, and has been involved in ongoing cases in Iowa and Idaho challenging laws that restrict access to books related to gender identity and sexual orientation. PRH's initiatives, including the Banned Wagon bookmobile tour, aim to raise awareness and support for banned titles, while the task force emphasizes the importance of amplifying the voices of educators, librarians, and students in the fight against censorship. The article highlights the collaborative efforts of PRH with other publishers and advocacy groups to ensure the right to read is protected and to foster a diverse marketplace of ideas. [Extracted from the article]
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