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UNBANNING BOOKS.

Authors :
Peet, Lisa
Source :
Library Journal; Jan2023, Vol. 148 Issue 1, p16-19, 4p, 3 Color Photographs
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

The article focuses on the free ebook access provided by Brooklyn Public Library's (BPL's) Books Unbanned Team to teens and young adults defying rising book challenges across the U.S. in 2022. Topics discussed include number of instances of individual books being banned listed by the freedom of expression nonprofit PEN America's Index of School Book Bans from July 2021 to June 2022, the launch of Books Unbanned campaign by BPL on April 12, 2022, and the partnership between BPL and PEN America.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03630277
Volume :
148
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Library Journal
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
161111344