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As calls to ban books intensify, digital librarians offer perspective

From Texas to Virginia to Pennsylvania, there is a growing movement to challenge books in schools that some suggest are inappropriate for students. Concern goes beyond explicit content; it now includes opposition to LGBTQIA material, the history of racism, and material that may cause discomfort to readers. While…
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Nov 24, 2021As calls to ban books intensify, digital librarians offer perspective by sohkamyung190236

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