Ed. Note: We will be updating this post with additional statements and media reports as we learn of them. Statement From PEN America (Full Text): In response to action taken today by the U.S. Department of Education dismissing complaints about book bans and referring to them as a “hoax,” PEN America issued the comments below: Kasey … Continue reading Statement: PEN America Calls Dept of Education Action on Book Bans “Alarming” and “Dismissive”