James LaRue

James LaRue has been a public library director for many years, as well as a weekly newspaper columnist and cable TV host. From January 2016 to November 2018, he was director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. He has written, spoken, and consulted extensively on intellectual freedom issues, leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

James' Book

On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US

Blogs by James

James LaRue at Rocky Mountain PBS | Book bans have become a powerful censorship tool in Colorado. Libraries and patrons hold the line.

DENVER — In a season of nationwide book censorship, Colorado led the trend. The state ranked among the top 17 in the nation for having...

Book Banning and 'On Censorship' Resources

"Read whatever they're trying to keep out of your eyes and your brain because that's exactly what you need to know.” ― Stephen King At...

Book banning is both real and damaging

Author James LaRue recently wrote the following article on why "Book banning is both real and damaging" for the Free Speech Center at...