America = Freedom to Read = Democracy
“How many times can you fall in love? By reading, you can fall in love every time you begin a …
Light Up Those Books!
Confessions first—I’m addicted to mystery adventure books and this month that ends in Banned Books Week, has me thinking about …
Why Penny Kittle Won’t Censor Books
This year, when you go back to school, take a lesson from Penny Kittle. Don’t stop at selecting the texts …
Fireworks and Freedom
As July 4th approaches, I’m reminded most of the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. There’s something to be said …
Book Banning—Even at the University
I was delighted to read that Fun Home, the musical stage adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s graphic memoir, won a Tony …
Hazelwood and the Students’ Right to Write
Writing is integral to student publications and the NCTE Beliefs about Students’ Right to Write note that, “The expression of …
Teachers, the Students Right to Write, and the Law
We know that to write well, students have to write. We also know that the process of writing, in the …
The Students’ Right to Write
“For the logo on his portfolio, Kyle had drawn a bow, stretched taut—but in place of the arrow was a …
A Book NCTE Is Proud to Defend
Sherman Alexie announced on Twitter last week, “I am the proud author of the most banned/challenged book of 2014.” He …
Freedom of Information Day
Freedom of Information Day recognizes the Constitutional requirement that we have openness in our government. What that brings to mind in …