The fight against book bans : perspectives from the field /
Shannon M. Oltmann, editor.
- ix, 239 pages : illustrations ; 24 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The precarious state of libraries in the 2020s / The rise in book challenges across the nation -- It's not just the quantity : book challenges in 2021 and beyond / Preserving equity for young adult readers / Missouri and Kansas school librarians face unprecedented community concern / Reclaiming the right to learn : combating new censorship tactics / How challenges and bans affect librarians -- Riding shotgun for intellectual freedom / A library without controversy / A middle school challenge : championing Cabot's Princess on the Brink / Beyond the paperwork : the hidden impact of a title challenge / External support for librarians -- Supporting Texas librarians facing materials challenges / Building a grassroots movement to support intellectual #FReadom / Answering the call : ALA GNCRT responds to surging challenges to comics / How to face challenges and bans -- Responding to challenges : in the moment and beforehand / When policy does not stop the ban : reflections on moving forward / Who do we serve? A youth librarianship perspective / Parent education for anti-censorship : a school librarian's guide / Advice from librarians -- Challenges that provide insight into a librarian's code of ethics and a systemic threat to national democracy / Book banning in the United States? Why, it's perfectly normal! / Hindsight is 2021 : help from the book battle frontlines / Saving library books for kids : a year combating censorship / Shannon M. Oltmann -- Glen J. Benedict -- Andrea Jamison -- Rene Burress,Angie Wiegers, and Amanda Harrison -- Jamie Gregory -- Terri L. Lesley -- Kelly Mayfield -- Julie N. Hornick -- Joe Schweiss -- Dorcas Hand -- Becky Calzada and Carolyn Foote -- Matthew Noe, Amie Wright, and Moni Barrette -- Kristin Pekoll and Shannon M. Oltmann -- Jenna Kammer and Mernie Maestas -- Cindy C. Welch -- Rhona Campbell -- Dee Ann Venuto -- Kerrie Lattari -- Martha Hickson -- Tonya Ryals -- Chapter 1. Part one : Chapter 2. Chapter 3. Chapter 4. Chapter 5. Part two : Chapter 6. Chapter 7. Chapter 8. Chapter 9. Part three : Chapter 10. Chapter 11. Chapter 12. Part four : Chapter 13. Chapter 14. Chapter 15. Chapter 16. Part five : Chapter 17. Chapter 18. Chapter 19. Chapter 20. About the editor and contributors -- Index.
"Offers a timely overview of book bans and challenges, their context, and how working librarians have handled them"-- Book bans and challenges frequently make the news, but when the reporting ends, how do we put them in context? The Fight against Book Bans 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--back cover.
1440879761 9781440879760
2022060875
Challenged books--United States. Libraries--Censorship--United States. Prohibited books--United States.