Love Letters to the Library
L egislatively speaking, libraries have taken a pretty big hit lately. These letters from teachers, writers, and heads of state serve to remind us of what's at stake when state-sponsored censorship comes into play. Andrew Carnegie hit the proverbial nail on the head when he said “a library outranks any other one thing that a community can do to... Read More.
Roald Dahl’s publisher back pedals.
After public outcry, the publisher of Roald Dahl’s books does an about-face on proposed changes to language in his much-loved children’s books. Read more about it in this linked article. Keep speaking out against censorship wherever you find it! #on censorship
Banned Comic Books panel discussion – Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis hosted a panel discussion on Banned Comic Books. Who’s afraid of comic books? Book bans across Missouri and the U.S. often target graphic novels and comic books, especially those that depict issues of race, gender, and sexuality. New Missouri laws will punish school librarians and educators who provide restricted materials to students not only... Read More.
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