Navigating Challenging Times: The Power of School Libraries and Hope
We are entering the final weeks of January 2025 and find ourselves three quarters of the way into...
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Tag: banned books
Banned Website Awareness Day
I’m always excited to celebrate the Freedom to Read with my students! During Banned Books Week,...
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Free People Read Freely Summit on Democracy & Banned Books Week 2024
The week of September 22 through September 28 is Banned Books Week; this week was launched back in...
Read MoreHolding Out for a Hero Who Can Bring The Noise
“Welcome to the Jungle” We all know that school librarianship has come into some dark times. Small but vocal national groups are making a lot of noise about titles they have personal objections to. Their playbook...
Read MoreBook Challenges: Coming Soon to a School Near You?
Challenging Times If you or someone you know hasn’t yet had a book challenge, give it time. As you are undoubtedly aware, there is a rising tide of book challenges across the country. Targets include specific titles and...
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