As book bans and academic censorship escalate across the United States, this panel gathered experts to discuss the impact these bans have on current and future generations of learners. Panelists addressed the necessary support that teachers, librarians, and other educators need in these uncertain times. Sage welcomed panelists including author and educator, Dr. Sonja Cherry-Paul, chief librarian at Howard University's Moorland-Spingarn Research Center, Christina Vortia, and author and chief content officer of the Independent Book Publishers Association, Lee Wind. Sage believes free expression in all forms is a basic human right. Our primary responsibility, and most impactful contribution, is to publish and amplify the unique voices of scholars and educators, representing diverse populations and perspectives and developing new strands of inquiry for the widest possible audience. This position is rooted in the belief that scientifically rigorous scholarship can improve the world and that diversity fosters innovation, understanding, and respect.
A list of all the resources mentioned during the webinar:
ALA Banned Book Data: https://ow.ly/hTKR50TxgqA
WNDB Book Banning Resources: https://diversebooks.org/resources/bo... Unite Against Book Bans: https://uniteagainstbookbans.org/ Every Library's Take Action Against Book Bans: https://ow.ly/ipgU50TxguN Banned Books Week Webpage: https://bannedbooksweek.org/
We Are Stronger Than Censorship: https://www.wearestrongerthancensorsh... BE STRONG: What You Can Do About Book Banning: https://ow.ly/JCnp50TB2P3
The Brown Bookshelf: https://thebrownbookshelf.com/
Cooperative Children’s Book Center (CCBC): https://ow.ly/govg50TB2QL
Children’s Book Council – LGBTQIA+ Book Lists and Resources: https://www.cbcbooks.org/readers/read...
NCTE – Intellectual Freedom Center: https://ncte.org/resources/ncte-intel...
The American Library Association (ALA) compiles data on book challenges from reports filed by library professionals in the field and from news stories published throughout the United States. Because many book challenges are not reported to the ALA or covered by the press, the 2023 data compiled by ALA represents a snapshot of book censorship throughout 2023. A challenge to a book may be resolved in favor of retaining the book in the collection, or it can result in a book being restricted or withdrawn from the library. See ALA Banned and Challenged Books.
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Celebrate Banned Books Week: Programs, Day of Action and More...
Libraries, schools, bookstores, and groups around the world will be calling attention to censorship – and ways to fight it . Banned Book Week occurs the first week in October.. The American Library Association and Unite Against Book Bans will mark this year’s event with a slate of programs, a call to action on Let Freedom Read Day, videos from the Banned Books From the Big Chair read out, and more!
Image Credit: American Library Association
