et ceteras
Welcome to et ceteras, a blog featuring posts about Joann, animals, childhood, The Mollys B. (her latest book!), and writing in general. An insight to her writing, Joann shares thoughts on topics regarding her inspiration, ethics, companionship with animals, and imagination. Check back often, or subscribe to receive the latest updates by email!
LET’S CELEBRATE OUR FIRST AMENDMENT RIGHT - in particular, our BOOK READING FREEDOM!
Librarians report that efforts to ban books has been a persistent theme in American history, but the surge to challenge books and eventually get them removed from public and school library bookshelves has increased dramatically in recent years. Who is being affected by these bans?
CENSORSHIP, BOOK CHALLENGES, AND BANNING
Book banning in school libraries is unconstitutional and violates students' First Amendment rights. What drives the movement? And as parents, isn't the encouragement to become critical thinkers the greatest gift we can give our children?
Book Banning by Any Other Name Would Still Be Censorship
“Banned Books Week” sounds like it’s a celebration of book banning—when actually it is a week-long event celebrating the freedom to read by spotlighting current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.