Banned Books Week 2017: Resources from NCTE
“Censorship is like the monster under the bed. You never know what will trigger it, and you’ve got to be …
When They Come to Challenge the Book
A book challenge is likely the last thing on the minds of librarians and educators. Oh, we’ve heard about challenges, …
Resources for Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week, which runs September 25-October 1 this year, draws attention to the issue of censorship and how it …
Advocate for New Voices
Student journalists need the First Amendment as much as their adult counterparts do, but they don’t always get the same protection. …
To Select or To Deselect
“I’m not going to say, ‘this book is about rape, child abuse, and so-and-so,’ because that doesn’t do justice to …
Working for Intellectual Freedom in the Field – Three
At the 2015 Annual Convention, Rod Wagner, director of the Nebraska Library Commission, was one of two individuals nominated by …
Fighting for Intellectual Freedom in the Field Two
At the 2015 Annual Convention, Katie Wright was one of two individuals, nominated by an affiliate and honored for her …
Lessons in Free Speech
Reprinted with permission from the Literacy in Learning Exchange: In honor of Free Speech Week (October 19-25), we asked …
On Banned Books Week and Beyond, Say YA to Reading
Every day in middle schools and high schools across America, teachers and librarians provide access to young adult literature for …
Right to Read, a Grassroots Effort
When it comes to defending intellectual freedom there are two ways to look at the matter. 1. React when intellectual …