As U.S.-based book banning efforts rise, particularly against 2SLGBTQ+ themes, librarians in the London, Ontario area are increasingly concerned that similar movements could surface in Canada. During Freedom to Read week, local librarians emphasize the importance of intellectual freedom amidst fears that harsh U.S. laws could have a ripple effect northward. A study highlights that complaints regarding 2SLGBTQ+ content in Canadian libraries have surged. Influenced by U.S. efforts, these challenges raise worries about deterring new librarians from joining the profession and threaten the availability of diverse literature.
Librarians fear that growing book banning efforts in the U.S. could spread to Canada, prompting campaigns against titles with 2SLGBTQ+ themes.
The increasing challenges to books in Canadian libraries reflect a concerning trend, with nearly half of complaints targeting 2SLGBTQ+ content.
Kristen Caschera expressed concern about the potential impact of book banning, saying, 'Honestly, it's kind of scary... more than ever... our commitment to information availability.'
Wendy Burch Jones noted that U.S. campaigns against 2SLGBTQ+ books have started to influence challenges in Ontario's school libraries.
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