How book-banning campaigns have changed the lives and education of librarians
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from Fast Company2 days ago
Librarians are not just 'book jockeys'; they are experts in various domains like pedagogy, data science, and media literacy, defending intellectual freedom against censorship.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91197714/how-book-banning-campaigns-have-changed-the-lives-and-education-of-librarians
The current wave of book bans in the U.S. is reminiscent of the McCarthy era and reflects a longstanding battle against censorship and for the right to read freely.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91197714/how-book-banning-campaigns-have-changed-the-lives-and-education-of-librarians
At the American Library Association Conference, Ibram X. Kendi highlighted library professionals as 'freedom fighters' in the ongoing struggle against book bans and censorship.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91197714/how-book-banning-campaigns-have-changed-the-lives-and-education-of-librarians
Books serve as 'mirrors, windows, and sliding glass doors,' providing opportunities for readers to connect with themselves and others, fostering empathy across different experiences.
Fast Companyhttps://www.fastcompany.com/91197714/how-book-banning-campaigns-have-changed-the-lives-and-education-of-librarians
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