Life is like a Little Free Library; you never know what you're gonna get. But unlike school libraries in Iowa, at least you know the contents of your neighborhood take-a-book-share-a-book box haven't been censored to comply with Iowa Republicans' definition of "appropriate" reading material. In this issue, Little Village breaks down the book-banning restrictions in SF 496, Iowa's vague "parental rights" bill; highlights Little Free Library and Annie's Foundation, nonprofit fighters for free speech; and lists out the 527 books (and counting) flagged for removal in districts across the state. Also inside: The Animal Rescue League expands, a banned author gets mad, Iowa craft brewers raise awareness for vision cures developed at the University of Iowa, Ken's Magic shop equips illusionists, Matthew 25 builds up Cedar Rapids, a Quad Cities-based film project fosters future Kubricks, and Geneviève Gros-Louis soundtracks Osage history. Plus: LV's annual Give Guide, spotlighting local nonprofit and retail in 2023!
