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Art History Without Nudity?; Gay "Captain Underpants" | Scales on Censorship
A teacher requests that students study art selectively; complaints about gay “Captain Underpants” content; objection to a teacher's book choices.
Defending Frequently Challenged Young Adult Books: A Handbook for Librarians and Educators
A highly recommended purchase for elementary, middle, and high school professional reading collections as well as for public librarians working with children.
Black Lives Matter; Syrian Refugees | Scales on Censorship
Here's advice on student protest requests, close-minded parents, and more.
Mock Election Worries | Scales on Censorship
A principal moves to cancel a mock election due to the vitriolic tone of the 2016 contest; how teachers should handle student Facebook friend requests.
When Book Sharing Backfires|Scales on Censorship
A parent objects when a first grader shares "Captain Underpants"; contending with parents who say their children are gifted.
When a Volunteer Oversteps | Scales on Censorship
Training volunteer parents to hold opinions; requests to create a booklist about overweight adolescents and to remove books about suicide.
Assessing Controversial Books | Scales on Censorship
Should libraries that already purchased books based on their starred reviews keep or withdraw them because of subsequent controversies?
Fresh Alternatives Build Engagement | Scales on Censorship
Censorship expert Pat Scales offers guidance on helping competitive readers find their own thing, balancing the responsibility to protect privacy, and orienting new teachers to the role of the library.
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