Jeff O’Neal is the executive editor of Book Riot and Panels. He also co-hosts The Book Riot Podcast. Follow him on Twitter: [@thejeffoneal](https://twitter.com/thejeffoneal).
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### Welcome to Today in Books
Welcome to *Today in Books*, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the stories we covered this week:
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### Why Is the One Piece Flag Showing Up at Protests?
If you follow international news, you might have noticed the “One Piece” flag appearing at various protests around the world. The symbol has become a powerful emblem of resistance and solidarity, though its origins lie in a popular manga and anime series.
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### Controversy in Georgia: School District Votes to Restrict Libraries
On Monday, October 13, a school district in Georgia voted to shut down all but elementary school libraries in the district. The decision was made to ensure that the collections remaining are compliant with new legal requirements.
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### Georgia Reading Bowl Bans Titles, Including a Book on Book Bans
The Georgia Reading Bowl recently banned several titles from its competition, including a book that discusses book bans themselves. The Reading Bowl features nominees from the Georgia Peach Book Award, which are selected annually through a process involving school and public librarians who read widely across recently published titles to select 20 finalists.
Students then have the opportunity to read and rate these books, ultimately selecting the Georgia Peach Book Award Winner and Honorable Mentions. The Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl facilitates this process by encouraging teens to engage with the list of finalists.
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### These Are The 2025 Harvey Award Winners
The winners of the 2025 Harvey Awards, which honor excellence in comics creation, were announced on Friday, October 10, at New York Comic Con. Established in 1998 and named after writer and artist Harvey Kurtzman, the awards are judged by a panel of comics publishing professionals, including publishers, retailers, librarians, and educators.
This year, awards were given across seven categories. Additionally, six creators were inducted into the Harvey Kurtzman Hall of Fame, recognizing their outstanding contributions to the comics industry.
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Stay tuned for more updates and insights in the world of books and comics!
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