Stop Bullying: Books are a Powerful Tool
L iterature is an excellent resource for school programs that address bullying. But not if books with themes of bullying behavior are banned. Forty-two percent of all books that are banned contain topics pertaining to health and wellbeing for students, like bullying, and the substance abuse and suicide it can lead to.[1] Yes, depictions of human cruelty can be... Read More.
The Power of Books Author Series
O ur freedom to read has been under assault for what seems like an eternity. And, the books being banned are consistently those of marginalized voices. Books with diverse characters, primarily characters of color and LGBTQA+ characters were overwhelmingly targeted. And continue to be. Throughout this collection of conversations with authors, we talk about the power of books, and... Read More.
Banned Book Week 2023: Let Freedom Read!
W hat can you do about book banning? More than you may realize. Take at least one action each day to help in the fight against censorship. Peruse the suggestions on the let’s do something about it! list below. Then incorporate these efforts into your day… not just for Banned Book Week, but all year long. The American Library Association has recorded 695 demands to... Read More.
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