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Jodi Picoult
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If Taylor’s in I’m in
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Was recently interviewed for this podcast.
Book banning isn’t new, but the scale, coordination, and targets of today’s censorship efforts are. @wgbh.org's Unbound Pages podcast is telling the stories behind the headlines and why it matters now more than ever. www.wgbh.org/foundation/h...
Beyond Words: Callie Crossley Covers the Resistance to Book Bans
Since 2020, the United States has seen a precipitous rise in book bans, often specifically targeting the works of LGBTQ+ and BIPOC authors. In response, Under the Radar with Callie Crossley launched t...
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Ever heard someone say “We’re just protecting kids” or “There are plenty of other books”? These are the myths driving book bans.
We break down the most common arguments for censorship and give you the facts and responses to push back with confidence:
www.freedomtoreadproject.org/debunking_th...
Debunking the Myths: Responding to the Most Common Arguments for Book Censorship
Book censorship arguments often disguise efforts to erase diverse voices. Responding with facts, empathy, and First Amendment values helps protect everyone’s right to read.
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Here we go again. MULTIPLE titles of mine removed.
We received (via PRR) the list of books removed from Union County Public Schools during the 24/25 SY.
The district reported NO OBJECTIONS for the year, but 508 titles were removed (for a total of 719 books).
These removals were not reported to the state.
Union Book Removals District Reporting List.pdf
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Proof that pressure, and op eds, and phone calls, and public dissent WORK: www.nhpr.org/nh-news/2025...
Ayotte vetoes Republican-backed public school book ban bill
The book ban bill vetoed by Gov. Kelly Ayotte would have allowed parents to request books, films, and other items that depicted nudity and sexual contact to be removed from their child's school.
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Boosting the signal for a fan of mine. I fear that we are going to hear more stories like this over the next few years. www.gofundme.com/f/help-secur...
Donate to Help Secure a Forever Home for the Stevensons, organized by Stephanie Stevenson
Dear Friends, Family, and Compassionate Strangers, We are reachi… Stephanie Stevenson needs your support for Help Secure a Forever Home for the Stevensons
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I am certain if there were alternatives where others could contribute, this teacher would be happy to try them
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It's that time of year, when we realize how bad America is at funding education, and teachers put up their Amazon wishlists. Here is a Tennessee teacher who reached out to me. Please contribute if you can! www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/...
Check out my list on Amazon
