The deeper I dive into the history of book banning, the clearer it becomes that the motivation for banning books now is pretty much the same as it has been throughout history: the erasure of anyone whose stories do not fit a very narrow mold of what book banners consider normal.
What is different today, though, is the emergence of social media and engagement algorithms, which have been an incredible tool for book banners. Imagine that you know nothing about what's going on, but you've heard the words "book ban" buzzing around.
Her work is deeply appreciated by the librarians and educators facing these challenges in the field. And in March, Library Journal recognized her work by honoring her with a 2024 Mover & Shaker award.
Since then, Jensen has been one of the most important voices chronicling movement to ban books, her column effectively creating a historical record as it unfolds.
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