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"We Need a Chorus of Voices, United in Our Determination to Protect Intellectual Freedom" | Opinion
Da'Taeveyon Daniels,  Sep 26, 2023

Banned Books Week 2023 Youth Honorary Chair Da'Taeveyon Daniels writes about his journey to self-acceptance and advocacy, and the importance of the fight against censorship.

Celebrities Sign Public Letter Pushing Hollywood Community to Speak Out Against Book Bans | Censorship News

Celebrities Sign Public Letter Pushing Hollywood Community to Speak Out Against Book Bans | Censorship News
SLJ Staff,  Sep 20, 2023

Ariana Grande, Guillermo del Toro, Padma Lakshmi, Roxane Gay, Gabrielle Union, Sandra Cisneros, Amanda Gorman, Margaret Cho, and Ron Perlman are among the upwards of 175 public figures who signed an open letter calling on creative communities to leverage their voices to stop book bans. 

Book Review: Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams

Book Review: Your Plantation Prom is Not Okay by Kelly McWilliams
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Aug 18, 2023
A powerful, unflinching look at the hard truths of the legacy of slavery, mental health issues, and the connection between medical neglect and racism
A day in the life of a refugee-turned-advocate, a guest post by Muzoon Almellehan

A day in the life of a refugee-turned-advocate, a guest post by Muzoon Almellehan
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 21, 2023
Muzoon Almellehan, a Syrian refugee and advocate for refugees and education, gives us a peek into her busy life.
Book Review: Code Red by Joy McCullough

Book Review: Code Red by Joy McCullough
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Jun 05, 2023
A fantastic look at periods, social justice, period poverty, economic inequalities, and the power of taking action. Get this one on all shelves!
Joy Is an Act of Resistance, a guest post by Kendall Kulper

Joy Is an Act of Resistance, a guest post by Kendall Kulper
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  May 24, 2023
The seriousness of issues doesn’t mean there’s no room for joyfulness. On the contrary, by cultivating and celebrating joy and all that it encompasses—hope, unity, resiliency—we can more powerfully effect change than we ever thought possible.
As Bills in Multiple States Threaten Librarians with Criminalization, Advocates Are Fighting Back

As Bills in Multiple States Threaten Librarians with Criminalization, Advocates Are Fighting Back
Kara Yorio,  Mar 06, 2023

At least 17 states have proposed legislation that would remove the defense of prosecution exemption for librarians and educators under obscenity laws.

 

Resurrecting Ghosts, a guest post by Kimberly Behre Kenna

Resurrecting Ghosts, a guest post by Kimberly Behre Kenna
Amanda MacGregor | Blogs,  Feb 02, 2023
Artemis Sparke is an invitation for all ages to join a brigade or, even better, to rally up their own brigade and experience the power of resurrected voices.
PEN America, Brooklyn Public Library To Hold Freedom To Read Advocacy Institute

PEN America, Brooklyn Public Library To Hold Freedom To Read Advocacy Institute
Kara Yorio,  Jan 18, 2023

The free online course for high schoolers features a powerful list of guest speakers, including author Ashley Hope Pérez, Girls Who Code founder Reshma Saujani, and student activist Jack Petocz.

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