San Francisco Bookstore Ships LGBTQ+ Titles to States with Bans
Fabulosa Books' 'Books Not Bans' initiative counters rising book bans by distributing donated LGBTQ+ literature to conservative regions.
- Becka Robbins of Fabulosa Books uses donations to send LGBTQ+ books to states with restrictive bans.
- The initiative targets states like Florida, Texas, and Oklahoma, where book bans are most prevalent.
- Over 40% of book bans from July 2022 to June 2023 occurred in Florida, followed by Texas and Missouri.
- PEN America reports 30% of banned books feature LGBTQ+ characters or themes, with many challenges originating from conservative groups.
- Robbins has shipped 740 books so far, with each box valued between $300 to $400.
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