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In recognition of Banned Books Week (September 22-28) we're reading James LaRue's On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US. Join us for a live meeting with the author on Wednesday, Oct 2 at 7pm ET. (https://youtube.com/live/8IGf08uvIK4?feature=share) In preparation for the live stream, read along with our ILV advisors who will discuss the book in 4 brief special episodes of the Dissidents Podcast to be released on Wednesdays, September 4-25. This is the fourth episode, but you can find a link to earlier conversations below. This week we discuss Part III, entitled “The Role of the Citizen: Seven things you can do.” In On Censorship James LaRue issues a balanced and reasonable call to action for all citizens. It is a combination of personal reflection and deep dive into specifics of book banning. James LaRue has been a public library director for many years, and was director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. He has written, spoken, and consulted extensively on intellectual freedom issues, leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This year the theme of Banned Books week is "Freed Between the Lines." The annual event is a reminder that the freedom to read is a liberal value worth defending. Learn more about banned books here: https://ala.org/bbooks/banned Episode III: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8jjgiXg_DF8 Episode II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j1L-bg7SH3w&t=3s Episode I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fAsyMQ5pP5M&t=3s
In recognition of Banned Books Week (September 22-28) we are launching our inaugural book club with James LaRue's On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US. Join us for a live meeting with the author on Wednesday, Oct 2 at 7pm ET. In preparation for the live stream, read along with our ILV advisors who will discuss the book in 4 brief special episodes of the Dissidents Podcast to be released on Wednesdays, September 4-25. This is the third episode, on Part II, entitled “Cancel Culture”. In On Censorship James LaRue issues a balanced and reasonable call to action for all citizens. It is a combination of personal reflection and deep dive into specifics of book banning. James LaRue has been a public library director for many years, and was director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. He has written, spoken, and consulted extensively on intellectual freedom issues, leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This year the theme of Banned Books week is "Freed Between the Lines." The annual event is a reminder that the freedom to read is a liberal value worth defending. Learn more about banned books here: https://ala.org/bbooks/banned Episode I: https://youtu.be/j1L-bg7SH3w?si=6rIVcgot-nDadz7B Episode II: https://youtu.be/fAsyMQ5pP5M?si=K0k4VTEy9_zy0JTB
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In recognition of Banned Books Week (September 22-28) we are launching our inaugural book club with James LaRue's On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US. Join us for a live meeting with the author on Wednesday, Oct 2 at 7pm ET. In preparation for the live stream, read along with our ILV advisors who will discuss the book in 4 brief special episodes of the Dissidents Podcast to be released on Wednesdays, September 4-25. This is the second episode, but you can find our first conversation here. This week we discuss the last 20 or so pages of Part 1, starting with “What Do Libraries Buy, and Why?” through “How to Respond to Library Challenges.” In On Censorship James LaRue issues a balanced and reasonable call to action for all citizens. It is a combination of personal reflection and deep dive into specifics of book banning. James LaRue has been a public library director for many years, and was director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. He has written, spoken, and consulted extensively on intellectual freedom issues, leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This year the theme of Banned Books week is "Freed Between the Lines." The annual event is a reminder that the freedom to read is a liberal value worth defending. Learn more about banned books here: https://ala.org/bbooks/banned
In recognition of Banned Books Week (September 22-28) we are launching our inaugural book club with James LaRue's On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US. Join us for a live meeting with the author on Wednesday, Oct 2 at 7pm ET. In preparation for the live stream, read along with our ILV advisors who will discuss the book in 4 brief special episodes of the Dissidents Podcast to be released on Wednesdays, September 4-25. We begin our discussion with the first half of Part I, which is entitled “The Role of the Library.” If you are following along, we read the sections “My Censored Life” through the end of the section labeled “Why People Challenge Library Resources.” In On Censorship James LaRue issues a balanced and reasonable call to action for all citizens. It is a combination of personal reflection and deep dive into specifics of book banning. James LaRue has been a public library director for many years, and was director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom. He has written, spoken, and consulted extensively on intellectual freedom issues, leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. This year the theme of Banned Books week is "Freed Between the Lines." The annual event is a reminder that the freedom to read is a liberal value worth defending. Learn more about banned books here: https://ala.org/bbooks/banned
Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3, 2020) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Listen to Michelle Ross and I as we explore the joy of reading. Is there something you would like to unpack? Would like to discuss podcast sponsorship? Email us at letstalkaboutthisoffline@gmail.comOur music is from SoundstripeIntro: Famous Cats by BitzOutro: Night Sky by OBOYInstagram @letstalkabouthisoffline Facebook. Let’s Talk About This Offline
Join us for a history lesson on the origins of Banned Books Week (September 27 - October 3) and the badass librarian behind its inception, Judith Krug. We also offer some recommendations for movies starring the cast of Beloved before Ginny takes a quiz about ghosts in film! And do we talk about the complicated feelings that arose in 1995 when Casper the friendly ghost was revealed to be Devon Sawa? We sure do! Be on the lookout for our next episode on Shirley Jackson’s The Haunting of Hill House. Keep in touch on Twitter @Radaptations, and check out other women-hosted movie podcasts in the Lady Pod Squad Network by following #LadyPodSquad.
Rachel and Carmen discuss Banned Books Week (September 27th – October 3,2020). How do you feel about challenging and banning material? What have been some of your favorite challenged books? Here are the links: Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher StoweTo Kill a Mockingbird by Harper LeeThe Handmaid’s Tale by Margaret AtwoodThe Harry Potter Series […]
Don't Judge a Book by Its Cover: A Podcast for Future Ready Librarians
It is Banned Books Week (September 22-28) and Episode 2.5: A student's right to read is bigger than that, features Suzanna Panter, Program Manager of School Libraries in Tacoma, Washington. Suzanna is a rock star librarian, teacher and school library manager and motivator. In this episode she discusses her advocacy work with administrators, intellectual freedom, and protecting students right to read. Her energy is contagious and has so much knowledge to share. Suzanna can be reached on Twitter @SLPanter or by email at spanter@Tacoma.K12.Wa.US. AASL Standards/Advocacy videos · https://www.publishersweekly.com/pw/by-topic/childrens/childrens-industry-news/article/80951-school-library-spotlight-fall-2019-school-library-advocacy-close-up.html Knowledge Quest article student reading history · https://files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/EJ1074346.pdf Tacoma Public School Libraries · https://www.tacomaschools.org/libraries/Pages/default.aspx Lilead Fellows · https://lileadproject.org/ Music written and performed by Damian and Carson LeMaster.
This special "Banned Books Week" edition of Counterspeak features interviews with Mitchell Kaplan, president of Florida's Books & Books, and Denise Chavez, owner of Casa Camino Real Book Store & Art Gallery in Las Cruces, New Mexico. In this episode, the booksellers share their thoughts on why Banned Books Week (September 22-28) is important and talk about their experiences with attempts at censorship at their bookstores.
Sarah talks about Banned Books Week (September 23-29), including history, the top 10 challenged books, for 2017, some of the most frequently banned Children's Books, and what you can do to celebrate the week.As always, if you enjoyed the show, follow us and subscribe to the show: you can find us on iTunes or on any app that carries podcasts as well as on YouTube. Please remember to subscribe and give us a nice review. That way you’ll always be among the first to get the latest GSMC Book Review Podcasts. We would like to thank our Sponsor: California Office of Traffic Safetyhttps://www.ots.ca.gov/Media_and_Research/Campaigns/Ped_Safety/default.aspAdvertise with US: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/advertise-with-us.html Website: http://www.gsmcpodcast.com/book-review-podcast.html ITunes Feed: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/gsmc-book-review-podcast/id1123769087 GSMC YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N-EKO3toL1ATwitter: https://twitter.com/GSMC_BookReviewFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GSMCBookReview/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Blog: https://gsmcbookreview.blogspot.com/ Disclaimer: The views expressed on the GSMC Book Review Podcast are for entertainment purposes only. Reproduction, copying, or redistribution of The GSMC Book Review Podcast without the express written consent of Golden State Media Concepts LLC is prohibited.
Summary: Freedom to read enthusiasts and MCPL librarians Alessandro Russo and Danielle Deaver talk about Banned Books Week (September 23-29, 2018), the annual awareness campaign that celebrates the freedom to read and warns of ongoing efforts to challenge and ban books. Recording Date: September 12, 2018 Guests: Danielle Deaver, Children's Librarian at Germantown Library. Alessandro Russo, Senior Librarian at Olney Library. Hosts: Julie Dina and David Payne What Our Guests Are Reading: Danielle Deaver: Auntie Poldi and the Sicilian Lions by Mario Giordano Alessandro Russo: Jim Henson: the Biography by Brian Jay Jones Books and Authors Mentioned During this Episode: Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie American Heritage Dictionary The Bible Judy Blume, an American author best known for her children's books, whose books have been frequently challenged or banned. Bone series by Jeff Smith. The first book in the series is Out from Boneville. Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger Drama by Raina Telgemeier The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Fifty Shades triology by E. L. James. Includes Fifty Shades of Grey, Fifty Shades Darker, and Fifty Shades Freed. Go the F**k to Sleep by Adam Mansbach Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling. The first book in the series is Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak Other Items of Interest Mentioned During this Episode: American Library Association Infographic of Recent Banned Book Statistics "Banned Books Are Often Diverse Books. Check the Stats." by Emily Knox Banned Books Week Common Sense Media: Online guide to books, movies, and other media for parents. See also the site's "Why Your Kid Should Read Banned Books" article. MCPL Collection Policy: The Montgomery County Public Libraries’ Collections Policy presents the strategies to develop, expand, diversify, and build 21st century library collections to meet the library needs and expectations of the Montgomery County residents/communities. Overdrive: An online collection of e-books, audiobooks, and e-magazine available for free to MCPL library card holders. Special Family Storytime: Banned Books: A family storytime held on September 25, at Gaithersburg Library that featured children's books which have been banned or challenged. Read the transcript
Banned books week with guests Travis DiNicola of Indy Reads, Debra Lambert with the Indianapolis Public Library, and Corey Dalton with the Vonnegut Library.
Segment A: Banned Books Week What do the books "Alice In Wonderland," "Ulysses," and "Dick and Jane" have in common? At one time or another, access to all three books has been restricted by a government. In honor of Banned Books Week (September 25 - October 2), we'll discuss the practice of banning books because of their religious, moral or political content with ODU English professor and national expert on banned books, Alicia DeFonzo. We'll also hear from Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Deputy Director of the American Library Association Office of Intellectual Freedom.Segment B: The U.S. & Asia - Globalization The U.S. & Asia are Separated by oceans, but economically speaking, the relationship is closer than ever. With increasing reliance on Chinese investments, the Indian workforce, and are American policymakers overlooking some crucial elements and resources? Nayan Chanda, Director of Publications from the Yale Center for the Study of Globalization joins us in studio to discuss our relationship to Asia, and how it can change for the better.