The fight against book bans : perspectives from the field / Shannon M. Oltmann, editor.
| Other author | Oltmann, Shannon M., editor. |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication | New York : Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, [2023] |
| Copyright Date | ©2023 |
| Description | 1 online resource (ix, 239 pages) : illustrations |
| Supplemental Content | ProQuest Ebook Central |
| Subjects |
| Contents | The precarious state of libraries in the 2020s / Shannon M. Oltmann -- Part I. The rise in book challenges across the nation. It's not just the quantity : book challenges in 2021 and beyond / Glen J. Benedict -- Preserving equity for young adult readers / Andrea Jamison -- Missouri and Kansas school librarians face unprecedented community concern / Rene Burress, Angie Wiegers, and Amanda Harrison -- Reclaiming the right to learn : combating new censorship tactics / Jamie Gregory -- Part II. How challenges and bans affect librarians. Riding shotgun for intellectual freedom / Terri L. Lesley -- A library without controversy / Kelly Mayfield -- A middle school challenge : championing Cabot's Princess on the Brink / Julie N. Hornick -- Beyond the paperwork : the hidden impact of a title challenge / Joe Schweiss -- Part III. External support for librarians. Supporting Texas librarians facing materials challenges / Dorcas Hand -- Building a grassroots movement to support intellectual #FReadom / Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote -- Answering the call : ALA GNCRT responds to surging challenges to comics / Matthew Noe, Amie Wright, and Moni Barrette -- Part IV. How to face challenges and bans. Responding to challenges : in the moment and beforehand / Kristin Pekoll -- When policy doesn't stop the ban : reflections on moving forward / Jenna Kammer and Mernie Maestas -- Who do we serve? A youth librarianship perspective / Cindy C. Welch -- Parent education for anti-censorship : a school librarian's guide / Rhona Campbell -- Challenges that provide insight into a librarian's code of ethics and a systemic threat to national democracy / Dee Ann Venuto -- Book banning in the United States? Why, it's perfectly normal! / Kerrie Lattari -- Hindsight is 2021 : help from the book battle frontlines / Martha Hickson -- Saving library books for kids : a year combating censorship / Tonya Ryals. |
| Abstract | This book captures the views of dozens of librarians and library science professors regarding the recent flood of book challenges across the United States, gathered in a comprehensive analysis of their impact and significance. It also serves as a guide to responding to challenges. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Issued in other form | Print version: Fight against book bans. New York, NY : Bloomsbury Libraries Unlimited, [2023] 9781440879760 |
| ISBN | 9788216171486 (electronic bk.) |
| ISBN | 821617148X (electronic bk.) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
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| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |