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Book Challenges, Part 2: A Resource Handbook

By Steve Tetreault on 12/02/2021 • ( 0 )

They Keep Going, and Going, and Going… Last month, I wrote about the rising number of book challenges facing libraries across the country. I offered a few tools to help school librarians prepare. Since then, the number of challenges has… Read More ›

The American Library Association opposes widespread efforts to censor books in U.S. schools and libraries

By American Association of School Librarians on 11/29/2021 • ( 2 )

Due to a dramatic uptick in book challenges and outright removal of books from libraries, ALA’s Executive Board and the Boards of Directors for all of ALA’s eight divisions have released the following joint statement regarding attempts to remove materials… Read More ›

Stepping onto a Soapbox, Part Two: Challenges

By Lia Fisher Janosz on 10/05/2021 • ( 3 )

In my last post, an acknowledged two-parter, I promised that I’d be back up on my soapbox again in the near future. Well, the future is now. I have a confession to make: I fangirl Jacqueline Woodson. If you haven’t… Read More ›

Teaching Within Context

By Daniella Smith on 09/27/2021 • ( 0 )

I applaud the Seuss Foundation for taking a stance on several books that are culturally insensitive. It was brave for the foundation’s leaders to acknowledge that some books penned by our beloved Dr. Seuss perpetuate stereotypes. They are books that… Read More ›

Gearing up for the Challenge: Tips for Tackling Censorship

By Martha Hickson on 11/10/2020 • ( 1 )

It’s not often that school librarians gravitate toward the gridiron for advice, but when it comes to combating censorship, iconic Green Bay Packers coach Vince Lombardi had the perfect game plan: “Preparedness is the ultimate confidence builder.” From January-September 2019,… Read More ›