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Watch: K.C. Boyd & Matthew Winner Talk Banned Books

Watch: K.C. Boyd & Matthew Winner Talk Banned Books
SLJ Staff,  Sep 05, 2018

Boyd discusses the connection between street lit and challenged books, while Winner describes the frequently challenged LGBTQ-themed picture books that he shares with his elementary students. 

Filtering, What Is It Good For?

Filtering, What Is It Good For?
Phil Goerner,  Aug 23, 2018

Try these projects and games with your students on Banned Websites Awareness Day (September 26), which seeks to raise awareness of overly restrictive filtering of educational websites and to explore the impact on intellectual freedom.

Get Crafty for Banned Books Week | Library Hacks

Get Crafty for Banned Books Week | Library Hacks
Katie Darty,  Jul 24, 2018

Promote the freedom to read with banned books bingo, trading cards, fiery displays, and more.

Summer Reading Challenged | Scales on Censorship

Summer Reading Challenged | Scales on Censorship
Pat Scales,  Jul 19, 2018

Recommending books to rising sixth graders sparks controversy

SC Police Union Challenges Summer Reading List with “The Hate U Give” and “All American Boys”

SC Police Union Challenges Summer Reading List with “The Hate U Give” and “All American Boys”
Shelley Diaz,  Jul 11, 2018
A South Carolina police union denounces local high school's summer reading list for featuring the acclaimed and best-selling books by Angie Thomas, Brendan Kiely, and Jason Reynolds, because of their "anti-police" message.
LGBT Pride Month Brings Extra Challenges for Librarians

LGBT Pride Month Brings Extra Challenges for Librarians
Kara Yorio,  Jun 14, 2018
Over the last two years, challenges of LGBT books, displays, and programming have risen. During June, library staff handle even more challenges and complaints than usual.
Librarians Cannot Self-Censor or Capitulate To

Librarians Cannot Self-Censor or Capitulate To "George" Complaints | Opinion
Miranda Doyle,  May 17, 2018
The Oregon Battle of the Books is facing controversy because a book about a transgender child is on the reading list. Librarian Miranda Doyle calls on her colleagues to stand up to the critics.
Bully Principal Missed Opportunity | Scales on Censorship

Bully Principal Missed Opportunity | Scales on Censorship
Pat Scales,  May 17, 2018
Parent with Caldecott concerns, a librarian fears "Vincent and Theo" content issues (again), and an administrator who cracks down on students' rights: Pat Scales sets them straight.
When Cosby's 'Little Bill,' Alexie and Asher are on the Shelf: What Should A Librarian Do?

When Cosby's 'Little Bill,' Alexie and Asher are on the Shelf: What Should A Librarian Do?
Kara Yorio,  May 09, 2018
School and public librarians struggle with how to handle the books of Bill Cosby, as well as authors Sherman Alexie, Jay Asher, and James Dashner, who have been accused of sexual harassment.
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