Censorship

These podcasts and librarian interviews give listeners something to think about to start the new year.

New York doctor Jaclyn Sisskind shares the positive impact books have made on her patients and her concern for the harm of book bans.

 For our September issue, journalist Martha Hinton reported on new approaches to teaching the topic of slavery in U.S. classrooms. 

Censorship and the fight for intellectual freedom led our most viewed stories of the year, along with recommendations toward “Refreshing the Canon,” a joint project with NCTE.

Take a look back at the SLJ Summit in November with pictures of speakers and attendees.

With coverage ranging from first-person accounts to vital information and resources, SLJ covered censorship from all angles in 2022.

Because of Florida legislators who support the “Don’t Say Gay” law and book banning, some school librarians objected to the location. AASL president Kathy Lester says having the conference there means standing with local librarians.

The Tuscaloosa City (AL) Schools superintendent fielded questions from SLJ Summit attendees during a Town Hall event.

These organizers are leading the way in their local areas and have advice for those who want to join the fight.