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Security books for kids launched

The Security Bureau (SB) today held a launch ceremony for the “Andy & Security Bear: Young Citizens Safeguarding National Security” educational picture books. Published by the SB with support from the Education Bureau, the books convey national security concepts to young…

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Banned Books Week 2026: Is reading at risk?

In the 21st century, banning books can feel more like something out of 1984 than reality. However, throughout the 2020s, book banning has been on the rise. In 2025, the American Library Association (ALA) recorded 4,235 separate titles as either challenged or banned. So, what…

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