Books, literacy and freedom of expression are under assault as never before. A new report shows that book bans at U.S. schools increased 33% since just last year.
Are you seeing places trying to veil efforts to restrict access to books?
Critics suggest that books are not being banned, they are simply being removed from general circulation pending investigation. PEN America argues that diminished access IS censorship because: The gap of time between initial challenge and decisions ranges from a day to over a year.
Others argue that books are just being moved to a different, “more appropriate” section of a library. This was true forin the Miami Lakes school district in Florida and subsequently restricted for access based on a student’s age, reading level and consent from parents. Sensible systems already exist to guide librarians and educators and families to work together for the best interest of the students.
School libraries may be the only place some students can access literature or information. Students may lack the funds to purchase books or may find themselves in a home environment that is not supportive or even safe.Yes! Our NextGen Pen Initiative, which works to empower the next generation of free expression, advocates as a
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