Are you a librarian or supporter of the freedom to read with concerns about current attacks on intellectual freedom and how they affect front-line library staff? The ALSC Intellectual Freedom Committee hopes to alleviate some concerns for librarians and other staff about attacks on the Library Bill of Rights. All are invited to join a live We are ALSC Chat on Thursday, April 3, at 8 p.m. EST/7 p.m. CST. A representative from ALA’s Office of Intellectual Freedom (ALA-OIF) will answer questions about how libraries can prepare for challenges and how to respond to current challenges from state governments and local residents. Click here to register. We hope to see you there! Featured image courtesy of ALSC
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Banned and Challenged Newbery Books
I had the privilege of serving on the 2024 Newbery Committee with such a group of rockstars. I could not be prouder of our winner, The Eyes and the Impossible by Dave Eggers and our Honors, Eagle Drums by Nasuġraq Rainey Hopson, Elf Dog and Owl Head, by M. T. Anderson, Mexikid: a Graphic Memoir by Pedro Martín, Simon Sort of Says by Erin Bow, and The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams by Daniel Nayeri. It’s gratifying to see these books join the company of so many impactful titles.
So Many Opportunities, So Little Time!
Going to Annual in Chicago? Squeeze these quick intellectual freedom experiences into your schedule!