Trauma, Book Bans, and Libraries: A Resource Guide for Library Workers, Library Supporters, and Beyond
Trauma, Book Bans, and Libraries: A Resource Guide for Library Workers, Library Supporters, and Beyond
https://bookriot.com/library-trauma-resource-guide/
A resource guide to trauma in the library for library workers, including where and how book bans impact the trauma cycle.
Book Club for banned books?
Hi! Does anybody know of any online book clubs for banned books?
Or does anybody wanna…start one?
I’m looking a comfy group to join that doesn’t cost money or conflict with my busy schedule of being sick all the time.
(if this isn’t the right community to post this is, let me know)
A Message from Scholastic on U.S. Book Fairs
http://mediaroom.scholastic.com/press-release/message-scholastic-book-fairs
As banned books week comes to a close, know that this fight is not over and included are resources to advocate against book bans and challenges for those in the US. Stay vigilant, keep reading
https://pen.org/ - PEN America https://bannedbooksweek.org/let-freedom-read-day/ - banned books week official website https://www.ala.org/ - American Library Association
And of course if you have a local public library system, get a library card and support them. This goes beyond just going to the library as well, go to budget meetings and council meetings if you can. Stay vigilant to local ongoing funding plans within your city and county, and show up to defend libraries to make it clear you aren't there to fuck around.
As well, if you are a parent go to your local school board meetings and stop fascists from taking your board over. Get involved in your childs PTA, do activism work, and push back against Moms for Liberty. If you have the time, your kids public school needs you to show up and support them.
And obviously, keep reading. Thanks for the awesome comments and discussions this past week.
I'm considering more book highlights in this community too beyond banned books week, especially on the more obscure banned/challenged books. Would there be any interest in that at all?
Banned Books Week Spotlight Day 7: The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison
Banned Books Week Spotlight Day 6: Sold by Patricia McCormick
Moms for Liberty is taking over Banned Books Week
Moms for Liberty is taking over Banned Books Week
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2023/10/moms-for-liberty-is-taking-over-banned-books-week/
Not quite in the way you'd think.