Banned Books: Censorship Episode!

What happens when a book is "challenged" at the library? Join Brittney and Joshua as they ask their library directors!

Books Mentioned

• All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson | Goodreads
• Lawn Boy by Jonathan Evison | Goodreads
• Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe | Goodreads
• Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell | Goodreads
• Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark by Alvin Schwartz | Goodreads
• Harry Potter Series by J.K. Rowling (goodreads.com)

Things We Talked About

• Coos Bay Public Library Policy Manual: 
  • Collection Management Policy is on page 26
  • Request For Reconsideration of Library Materials is on page 28
• State of America's Libraries Special Report: Pandemic (ala.org)
• Commissioners wade into library debate | News | currypilot.com
• With Rising Book Bans, Librarians Have Come Under Attack - The New York Times (nytimes.com) (We couldn't find the specific story of the Ohio library being shut down, but this article is about the same topic in other states).

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Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: Starships@coosbaylibrary.org

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos