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SLJ’s Starred Reviews | January 2017
This month's can't-miss titles include Jason Chin's stunning look at the Grand Canyon, George O'Connor's graphic novel treatment of the goddess of the hunt, and a charming new chapter book from Laura Amy Schlitz.
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.
Unnatural Selection: More Librarians Are Self-Censoring
Restricting books with controversial content is on the rise in school libraries, according to SLJ’s 2016 Controversial Books Survey, which explores self-censorship.
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.
Self Censorship
More than nine out of ten elementary and middle school librarians have not bought a book recently because of the potential for controversy.
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