This is episode one of Shelved, a two-part series exploring book banning in two Arkansas libraries.

Two libraries have the same problem: people want to remove books they don't like. This episode: the library that refuses.

Track One is a podcast from Little Rock Public Radio, a service of UA Little Rock. The podcast is hosted by Josie Lenora. Shelved is executive produced and fact checked by Maggie Ryan. Production help from Daniel Breen. Cover art by Nathan Treece. Editing help from Sarah Buford and Jonathan Seaborn. Special thanks to Arkansas Press Women and Nick Koontz.