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"Gay Penguin" Book Allowed to Remain in Singapore Libraries
It’s been two zigzag weeks for the National Library Board in Singapore that has been the focus of international media furor since it announced two weeks ago that all copies of the children’s books containing gay themes were not only been banned from the state’s collections, but would be pulped. The international community pushed back, and in a surprising reversal, the National Library Board changed its mind.
Walter Dean Myers, Award-Winning Author and Ambassador for Young People's Literature, Passes at 76
Walter Dean Myers, beloved and deeply respected children’s author, whose books include Sunrise Over Fallujah and Monster, died on July 1 following a brief illness. He was 76 years old.
‘Annie on My Mind’ Author Nancy Garden Dies at Age 76
Award-winning author Nancy Garden, best known for the classic—and sometimes controversial—novel Annie on My Mind, one of the first YA titles to depict a lesbian relationship, died of a heart attack June 23 at age 76.
Keeping Kids' Library Records Private| Scales on Censorship
SLJ columnist Pat Scales addresses the privacy of kids' library records; censoring incarcerated teen reading; and the difference between "restricting" and "removing."
SLJ Columnist Pat Scales Addresses Censorship Concerns in Libraries
Librarian and SLJ columnist Pat Scales responds to a range of censorship issues from librarians around the country.
Harriet The Spy: Essays
And now, the various essays about Harriet the Spy included in the 50th Anniversary Edition! These essays are much more for the adult reader, but that is OK. Again, I’m not recapping the essay, just jotting down my reactions. Judy Blume Read Harriet as an adult, and notes how the kids in here are real because they [...]
Challenge-Ready: Using Thoughtful Leadership to Promote the Freedom to Read | Scales on Censorship
Chair of the American Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee Pat Scales offers advice and resources to educators looking to promote the freedom to read in their classrooms and libraries.
Foster Stronger Schools by Supporting Reading Freedom | Scales on Censorship
Chair of the American Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee Pat Scales responds to questions about book challenges, dystopian novels in elementary school, and the age-appropriateness of Bullying Prevention displays.
Give Children a Choice: Advocating Open Access to Materials | Scales on Censorship
Chair of the American Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee Pat Scales responds to questions about book challenges, summer reading lists, and boundaries for school library parent volunteers.
A Formal Challenge Process Provides Teaching Moments | Scales on Censorship
Chair of the American Library Association's Intellectual Freedom Committee Pat Scales tackles censorship questions about The Hunger Games, grammar in "Junie B. Jones" series, and why reporting materials challenges to the ALA OIF is so important.
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