{"product_id":"the-fight-against-book-bans-9781440879760","title":"The Fight against Book Bans","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eLibrary staff and faculty defend intellectual freedom and describe standing against book challenges.\u003cbr\u003eBook bans and challenges frequently make the news, but when the reporting ends, how do we put them in context? \u003ci\u003eThe Fight against Book Bans\u003c\/i\u003e captures the views of dozens of librarians and library science professors regarding the recent flood of book challenges across the United States, gathered in a comprehensive analysis of their impact and significance. It also serves as a guide to responding to challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter authors provide first-hand accounts of facing book challenges and describe how they have prepared for challenges, overcome opposition to certain books, and shown the value of specific library materials. Library science faculty with a range of specialties provide relevant background information to bolster these on-the-ground views. Together, the chapters both articulate the importance of intellectual freedom and demonstrate how to convey that signifi\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis timely book will be an excellent resource for library workers on the front lines in the fight to protect access to information. Using a combination of stories from the field and practical advice for responding to threats to intellectual freedom, Oltmann has assembled a valuable resource that captures the concerns of this moment and provides hope for the future. * Dr. Martin Garnar, Director, Amherst College Library, USA; Editor, Intellectual Freedom Manual, Tenth Edition *\u003cbr\u003eThe majority of Americans oppose censorship. But those calling for bans are loud, angry, and organized. These voices from the frontlines of America's libraries not only offer sage advice (with the big one being the necessity of having and adhering to policies), they also share their astonishment, anxiety, and deep commitment to service and professionalism. A vital record of our times, this book is recommended for all public, school, and academic libraries. * James LaRue, Executive Director, Garfield County (CO) Public Library District, USA *\u003cbr\u003eThe stories in this book are by turns infuriating and heartbreaking, and this deeply researched and informative look at the surge of book bans should be a catalyst to encourage us all to fight back. * Karis Rogerson, Writer and Journalist *\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1.       The Precarious State of Libraries in the 2020s, \u003ci\u003eShannon M. Oltmann\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart One: The Rise in Book Challenges across the Nation \u003c\/b\u003e 2.       It’s Not Just the Quantity: Book Challenges in 2021 and Beyond, \u003ci\u003eGlen J. Benedict\u003c\/i\u003e 3.       Preserving Equity for Young Adult Readers, \u003ci\u003eAndrea Jamison\u003c\/i\u003e 4.       Missouri and Kansas School Librarians Face Unprecedented Community Concern, \u003ci\u003eRene Burress, Angie Wiegers, and Amanda Harrison\u003c\/i\u003e 5.       Reclaiming the Right to Learn: Combating New Censorship Tactics, \u003ci\u003eJamie Gregory\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart Two: How Challenges and Bans Affect Librarians\u003c\/b\u003e 6.       Riding Shotgun for Intellectual Freedom, \u003ci\u003eTerri L. Lesley\u003c\/i\u003e 7.       A Library without Controversy, \u003ci\u003eKelly Mayfield\u003c\/i\u003e 8.       A Middle School Challenge: Championing Cabot’s \u003ci\u003ePrincess on the Brink\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJulie N. Hornick \u003c\/i\u003e 9.       Beyond the Paperwork: The Hidden Impact of a Title Challenge, \u003ci\u003eJoe Schweiss \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart Three: External Support for Librarians \u003c\/b\u003e 10.   Supporting Texas Librarians Facing Materials Challenges, \u003ci\u003eDorcas Hand \u003c\/i\u003e 11.   Building a Grassroots Movement to Support Intellectual #FReadom, \u003ci\u003eBecky Calzada and Carolyn Foote \u003c\/i\u003e 12.   Answering the Call: ALA GNCRT Responds to Surging Challenges to Comics, \u003ci\u003eMatthew Noe, Amie Wright, and Moni Barrette \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart Four: How to Face Challenges and Bans\u003c\/b\u003e 13.   Responding to Challenges: In the Moment and Beforehand, \u003ci\u003eKristin Pekoll and Shannon M. Oltmann \u003c\/i\u003e 14.   When Policy Does Not Stop the Ban: Reflections on Moving Forward, \u003ci\u003eJenna Kammer and Mernie Maestas \u003c\/i\u003e 15.   Whom Do We Serve? A Youth Librarianship Perspective, \u003ci\u003eCindy C. Welch \u003c\/i\u003e 16.    Parent Education for Anti-censorship: A School Librarian’s Guide,  \u003ci\u003eRhona Campbell \u003c\/i\u003e \u003cb\u003ePart Five: Advice from Librarians \u003c\/b\u003e 17.   Challenges That Provide Insight into a Librarian’s Code of Ethics and a Systemic Threat to National Democracy, \u003ci\u003eDee Ann Venuto \u003c\/i\u003e 18.   Book Banning in the United States? Why, It’s Perfectly Normal!, \u003ci\u003eKerrie Lattari\u003c\/i\u003e 19. Hindsight Is 2021: Help from the Book Battle Frontlines, \u003ci\u003eMartha Hickson \u003c\/i\u003e 20. Saving Library Books for Kids: A Year Combating Censorship, \u003ci\u003eTonya Ryals \u003c\/i\u003e About the Editor and Contributors  Index\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ABC-CLIO","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52084928807255,"sku":"9781440879760","price":47.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781440879760.jpg?v=1762207598","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-fight-against-book-bans-9781440879760","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}