
Publisher Penguin Random House, joined by Iowans and four authors, filed a lawsuit against Iowa Republicans’ law banning books, arguing the vague language violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments.
Watch bestselling author of novels like “Speak” and “Shout” Laurie Halse Anderson explain why she joined the fight.
@iowastartingline Publisher Penguin Random House, joined by Iowans and four authors, filed a lawsuit against Iowa Republicans’ law banning books, arguing the vague language violates the First and Fourteenth Amendments. Read more at the link in our bio. #bannedbooks #lauriehalseanderson #iowa #iowanews #lawsuit #iowans #iowalife ♬ original sound – Iowa Starting Line

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