Education Guides: Book ban resources

Hosted by WNYLRC on November 20, 2023

School Librarians are facing a rise in book challenges, with books often becoming the target of bans and criticisms due to their content. However, in an age that champions free expression and intellectual exploration, it's imperative that we address these challenges head-on. We will explore the South Orange- Maplewood school district policies and regulations related to the book challenges. Participants will also have an opportunity to ask questions and get an analysis of their school district's policies.

Hosted by METRO on May 8, 2023

In this webinar, Kelly Jensen explores the reality of why book bans are going to continue and how books represent the bigger agenda of erasure and eradication of marginalized people. The presentation includes information about how to respond to these challenges, how book bans are contributing to trauma in library workers, and ways to counter the mental health impact of the cultural assault on library workers and educators.

Hosted by METRO on July 28, 2022

Get to know the current state of book challenges across the U.S. with a look at what led to this particular censorship movement. This presentation offered not only the terminology and groups associated with book challenges in public schools and libraries within and beyond New York; it also offered insight into how to build strong challenge policies, craft effective responses to book challenges, and connect your community allies to ensure your public institution remains committed to information access for all.

About the presenter: Kelly Jensen is an editor and author of three critically-acclaimed and award-winning YA anthologies, as well as an editor for Book Riot. At Book Riot, she writes a biweekly YA newsletter, "What's Up in YA?," and has focused much of her work in the last year on censorship. She's a former librarian who is passionate about reaching and serving teens.

Hosted by ESLN on December 2, 2021