Research into censorship, particularly in the Unites States, hasconsolidated previous inquiry by Williams and Dillon pertaining to itsjustification. Reading of banned texts followed by scrutiny ofsuppressive justification supports the theory that censorshiporiginates from individual and community concerns based on moralargument. Ethical seeds of societal discomfort and misinformation arepropagated by psychological motive, in which conservative andtraditional principles are utilised as a buttress against themes andsubjects deemed inappropriate or controversial. If said themes areconsidered within sociological motives increased suppression ispollinated via intentional disinformation, propaganda and politicalrestrictions.The latter is prevalent to the distinct relationship presented betweenpolitical climate and agenda, and the texts challenged on racism,sexual and gender identity concerns. Reinforced through rambunctiousMoms for Liberty fundamentalist campaigns, any youth intended textthat challenges the status quo is fighting to be published, let alonereach a library shelf. The concept of reading for enjoyment, eruditionand clarification of self is constantly thwarted through prejudice,fear and xenophobia presented by factions whose puritanical partisaninvolvement becomes personal.This CPD activity has been extremely challenging within the scope ofresource examination, issue scrutiny and magnitude of consequence buthas facilitated my comprehension of censorship and young readersrights immensely. I am blessed to seek an information professioncareer in Australia where progressive and inclusive government policy,health and sexual erudition and information freedom are paramountwithin the education and community majority. Yes, as a colonisednation we continue to struggle with issues of disinformation within adocumented history of racism, still apparent in the recent unresolved“Voice” Referendum. Indigenous authors and themes are howeverhighlighted and celebrated on the shelves of Frankston High School andConnected Libraries, and recognised as an integral facet of Australianhistory, culture and information (Australian Library and InformationAssociation, 2024)Rather than being subjects of societal taboo and ignorance sexual andgender identity texts are displayed proudly and prominently, reveredduring Pride week and the International Day Against Homophobia,Biphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT), reinforced by marriage equalitylegislation.Occasional parental censorship is apparent, particularly within aschool library, generally due to language deemed inappropriate orscenes involving intimacy and/or sexual engagement. Here Plozza’sclassification of books within the YA readership is pertinent. AtFrankston any novels perceived as “challenging” are read by staffbefore selection, then separated into suitability for middle or seniorstudents, and shelved within proximal guidance of the circulationdesk. CL is continuously remodeling their readers advisory servicefor children, teenagers and parents to provide appropriate resourcesand choices for young people, and erudition for their guardians. Whenencountering parent concerns the advice of Williams and Dillon, andauthor Perez provide value and insight: empathy, understanding,explanation of context and transparent communication are likely toresult in a greater receptive and permissive response from adults,delivering increased reading independence, freedom of information andself-learning for the adolescent.