Power of Books Author Series: Dr. Michael Datcher
I n this edition of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Dr. Michael Datcher, author of Harlem at Four about why it's important for stories about diversity to be told. We also touch on the damage that's being done when books about diversity are banned. Our freedom to read has been under assault for what seems... Read More.
New tool in the fight against book banning!
Unite Against Book Bans just added a new tool in the fight against book banning! C ollaborating with the publishing community, Unite Against Book Bans has developed a free collection of book résumés, if you will. This new tool is designed to support librarians, educators, students, parents, and other freedom-to-read advocates in their efforts to keep frequently challenged books... Read More.
First Ever Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards
W e’re over the moon about the first ever Eleanor Roosevelt Banned Book Awards Ceremony! Amid the surge of books being pulled from shelves across the nation, this new initiative shines a spotlight on literary voices and books that have been targets of censorship. This ceremony celebrates the inaugural winners of the Eleanor Roosevelt Award for Bravery in Literature,... Read More.
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