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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. Resources: On Censorship Book Club: Episode I: https://youtu.be/fAsyMQ5pP5M On Censorship Book Club: Episode II: https://youtu.be/j1L-bg7SH3w On Censorship Book Club: Episode III: https://youtu.be/8jjgiXg_DF8 On Censorship Book Club: Episode IV: https://youtu.be/pmLiCcjzTYc On Censorhip: https://www.amazon.com/Censorship-Librarian-Examines-Culture-Speakers/dp/1682753476/

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

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

Welcome to today's episode of 'AI Lawyer Talking Tech,' where we delve into the evolving intersection of law and technology. In this episode, we will explore pressing issues at the forefront of legal tech discussions, from the ethical challenges posed by generative AI in the legal profession to the constitutional debates over digital privacy and AI-generated content. Join us as we dissect landmark cases, legislative updates, and expert opinions that shape how law firms, corporations, and individual rights intersect with rapidly advancing technological capabilities. Freedom to Read Foundation, American Association of School Librarians, and the Iowa Library Association Join Amicus Brief Supporting Students, Publishers, and Authors Challenging Iowa Book Ban Legislation26 Apr 2024Stephen's LighthouseThe Legal Ethics of Generative AI26 Apr 2024beSpacificFirst Amendment Law Firm Recruiting TikTok Creators To Challenge Possible Ban: Report26 Apr 2024HuffPostDrake's ‘Taylor Made Freestyle' Disappeared From Social Media After Tupac's Estate Threatened Legal Action Over AI Usage26 Apr 2024UPROXXCustom-Crafted Omnichannel Strategies for Law Firms25 Apr 2024JD SupraHow TikTok's Chinese parent company will rely on an American right to keep the app alive25 Apr 2024NewsWatch 12Workflow of the Week: Elevating Efficiency With Automated Matter Updates25 Apr 2024JD SupraNebraska Fourth State to Enact Privacy Law in 202425 Apr 2024National Law ReviewTikTok and the U.S. government dig in for legal war25 Apr 2024ABA JournalThe Fortress of Confidentiality: Grenada's Banking Privacy Laws for International Clients25 Apr 2024Market Business News.comUnleashing the Power of GenAI in Contracts Management: 3 Easy Ways to Start and Benefit25 Apr 2024JD SupraCMU Convenes Experts in Evaluating Generative AI25 Apr 2024Carnegie MelonUtah's Artificial Intelligence Act swings into full-force May 1st25 Apr 2024JD SupraRocket Matter Soars Higher By Automatically Tracking Time Everywhere And Adding Access To ChatGPT25 Apr 2024Above The LawJoint Guidelines for Secure AI Deployment [Alert]26 Apr 2024Cozen O ConnorHalf of corporate giants do not check if their tech is discriminatory, exposing them to lawsuits and regulatory investigations26 Apr 2024Hogan LovellsHIPAA Privacy Protections for PHI related to Reproductive Health Care: The Final Rule and what Covered Entities and Business Associates need to Know26 Apr 2024Mintz LevinNebraska Enacts Comprehensive Data Privacy Law25 Apr 2024White & CaseSB 2979 – Illinois Biometric Privacy Act Legislation Passes The Illinois Senate25 Apr 2024Duane MorrisThe 4 Ways AI Can Help Boost Your Workplace Retention Efforts25 Apr 2024Fisher & Phillips LLPGenerative Artificial Intelligence Representations and Warranties Emerge in Venture Financing Transactions25 Apr 2024Day PitneyCozen Cities – April 24, 202425 Apr 2024Cozen O Connor

What do censorship, homeschooling, intellectual freedom, and libraries have in common? We get into it today with Eddie Kristan about the fight libraries are seeing with parental-rights extremist groups trying to censor books and the impact that has on children's rights to access information. Show Notes: Institutions on the job: Freedom to Read Foundation (IF arm of the ALA): https://www.ftrf.org/ Emily Knox - Freedom to Read Foundation - knox@illinois.edu PEN American has been on the job: https://pen.org/report/book-bans-pressure-to-censor/ DPLA - the banned book club: https://www.dplabannedbookclub.com/ Queer Liberation Library https://www.queerliberationlibrary.org/ Brooklyn Public Library's Books Unbanned: https://www.bklynlibrary.org/books-unbanned Chicago Public Library Book Sanctuaries: https://www.chipublib.org/news/book-sanctuaries-committed-to-protecting-banned-and-challenge-books/ CPL Book Sanctuary Project: https://www.booksanctuary.org/ Past ALA cases: United States, et al. v. American Library Association, Inc. et al., 539 U.S. 194, 123 S.Ct. 2297, 156 L.Ed.2d 221 (2003) Tattered Cover, Inc. v. City of Thornton, 44 P.3d 1044 (Colo. Sup. Ct., 2002) Sund v. City of Wichita Falls, Texas, 121 F. Supp. 2d 530 (N.D. Texas, 2000) the “300 signatories” case. Case v. Unified School District No. 233, 908 F. Supp. 864 (D. Kan. 1995) The “Annie on my mind” case. Active cases to follow: Pen America v. Escanaba School District 23-cv-10385 Filed May 17, 2023 Fayetteville Public Library v Crawford County et al. -23-CV-05086 Book People Inc et al. v. Wong 23-cv-00858 - Filed July 25, 2023 Leila Green Little, et al. v. Llano County, Llano County Texas Library Most concerning bills: Idaho HB 666 Indiana SB 17 Iowa HB 2176 Oklahoma SB 1142 South Dakota House Bill 1337: Tennessee House Bill 1944 Tennessee House Bill 800 Follow: emilyknox.net @fobettarh EddieKristan Eddie the Giant Librarian

In recent years, book bans have swept the nation. According to PEN America, more than 4,000 books have been banned in some capacity in public schools since July 2021. Books that discuss topics like racial justice or have characters that identify as LGBTQ+ are just some of the examples that have received widespread attention. While book bans are not a new phenomenon, parents rights groups have accelerated their attacks on what books can be put on school's shelves, leaving a bigger question up for debate: Who should decide what books are available, and moreover, who has the right to read certain books?The American Library Association has been helping to support libraries as democratic institutions for decades by providing resources to librarians about what books to select based on the information needs of the communities to which they serve. In this episode, we speak with Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. Caldwell-Stone discusses why book bans have increased in recent years, and why she says the right to read needs to be protected.

In honor of Banned Books Week 2023 we're coming to you with an episode of Poppin' Off with Joyce McIntosh of the Freedom to Read Foundation. We are also joined by Dog-Eared's Tanvi Rastogi, a former youth librarian, who faced book banning challenges during her career. The episode focuses on the fight against book banning, what that means in our community and the problematic and dangerous nature of book banning.  The Freedom to Read Foundation (FTRF) is a non-profit legal and educational organization affiliated with the American Library Association.  FTRF protects and defends the First Amendment to the Constitution and supports the right of libraries to collect - and individuals to access - information. https://www.ftrf.org/? (the Freedom to Read Foundation) https://www.ala.org/aboutala/offices/oif (the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom and challenge support) merrittfund.org (a fund supporting librarians who are facing discrimination in the workplace or whose job is being threatened due to their defense of intellectual freedom)

James LaRue, public library director and author shares his strategies for responding to the MANY attempts to censor books and his perspectives in his book On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US. I would like to thank composer Nazar Rybak at Hooksounds.com for the music you've heard today.   Literati Book Fairs: Speak with the Literati team today and mention the code UNITED to see if you qualify for a $500 Titlewave gift card once you complete your first Literati Book Fair.   Capstone *use UNITED for $20 off $100 or more on print and ebooks Editable PD Certificate FAQ's and ISO (In search of…) Online Doctoral Programs SLU Playlists APA format for citing a podcast/podcast app Kathi Edwards Twitter: @Kathi_Lynn IG: @MrsKathiLynn E139 Role as Tech Director James LaRue On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US (available Sept 19, 2023) The New Inquisition  NYT: They checked out pride books Michigan Town Defunded Library ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom Freedom to Read Foundation

There's no denying that these days librarians all over the nation are grappling with questions regarding the First Amendment and the legal ramifications of challenges in our libraries to intellectual freedom. On this show, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, the Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, shares essential information about libraries and the First Amendment. While Deborah is an attorney, she cannot offer legal advice or legal counsel. Please take the information shared on this show as information only, as a guideline to start a conversation with your own legal counsel. 

This week, we're proud to present a conversation about the slippery slope of censorship and what you can do to preserve your community's freedom to read. Young Adult and Children's book author Jarrett Dapier appears in conversation with Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom and Kristin Pekoll, Assistant Director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Learn more about and get involved with Unite Against Book Bans, a national initiative from the ALA to empower readers everywhere to stand together in the fight against censorship. Open access for all people to books and stories of all kinds is critical to democracy, and we all need to work to ensure everyone has the freedom to read. This conversation originally took place May 15, 2022 and was recorded live at the American Writers Festival. AWM PODCAST NETWORK HOME More about the panelists: Jarrett Dapier is the author of the picture books Mr. Watson's Chickens (Chronicle Books), Jazz For Lunch! (Simon & Schuster), and The Most Haunted House in America (Abrams Kids). Also a librarian, he is the recipient of the 2016 John Phillip Immroth Award given by the American Library Association for his research which uncovered previously suppressed information about the 2013 censorship of the graphic novel Persepolis in Chicago Public Schools. His first graphic novel – Wake Now in the Fire – is based on this research and will be released by Chronicle Books in 2023. Deborah Caldwell-Stone is director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and Executive Director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. For nearly two decades she has supported and advised libraries, librarians, and trustees addressing book censorship and privacy issues in their libraries. She is a former appellate litigator. Kristin Pekoll is the Assistant Director at the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. She is a former youth librarian from Wisconsin and a lifelong Green Bay Packers fan who happens to live in Chicago Bears country. She is the author of Beyond Banned Books: Defending Intellectual Freedom throughout Your Library published by ALA Editions in 2019.

0:08 — Rashid Khalidi is the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University.  0:33 — Deborah Caldwell is director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read Foundation. The post Israeli violence against Palestinians escalates, Israeli Defense Minister reinstated; Plus, American Library Association report shows book bans and challenges surged in 2022 appeared first on KPFA.

Take a deep breath. In. and out.  What do you do when there is already another major competitor in an already competitive industry? In this episode, I share what Calm did and is doing to become one of the world's leading brands in the wellness industry. Important links and mentions: Read Foundation's Blog Post on Calm —-- Join hundreds of content creators, marketers and B2B SAAS brand owners and get content marketing tips and advice delivered straight to your inbox every week >>> https://foundationinc.co/newsletter Ross Simmonds is the CEO and founder of Foundation, a content marketing agency that partners exclusively with ambitious B2B brands looking to create and distribute content that inspires action and produces sales and leads. Ross hosts the weekly podcast "Create Like the Greats" and speaks on stages all over the world about the power of content marketing. Follow Ross on YouTube Instagram Twitter Connect on LinkedIn

This week on the KORE Women podcast, Dr. Summer Watson welcomes back to the show, Cindy Kolbe! Cindy was on the show in 2019 and so much has happened since her last episode. Cindy is the author of the book Just Keep Swimming: a crash, a quest, and waves of hope, which is the second edition of Cindy's memoir. The original edition is entitled “Struggling with Serendipity.” Cindy has been a lifelong disability advocate, directed a nonprofit, managed group homes, and taught literacy at a state institution. She is a peer mentor for the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation and supports other Warrior Moms, as well as other disability and mental health nonprofits.  Cindy lives near Boston and presents workshops at Abilities Expos across the country. She is a frequent guest on podcasts and published over 50 articles in three years in 22 different media. Her work has been featured in Tiny Buddha, Power of Moms, Option B, Women for One, Parent (now Motherly), Stigma Fighters, Grown and Flown, and more.   You can connect with Cindy on: Facebook (@justkeepswimmingbook), Instagram (@cindybkolbe), and her website (www.cindykolbe.com), which includes her newsletter titled, “Just Keep Swimming!”  Thank you for taking the time to listen to the KORE Women podcast and being a part of the KORE Women experience. You can listen to The KORE Women podcast on your favorite podcast directory - Pandora, iHeartRadio, Apple Podcast, Google Podcast, YouTube, Spotify, Stitcher, Podbean, JioSaavn, Amazon and at: www.KOREWomen.com/podcast. Please leave your comments and reviews about the podcast and check out KORE Women on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can also learn more about the host, Dr. Summer Watson and KORE Women at: www.korewomen.com

We spoke to learn why people are targeting these books, and what libraries are doing to protect access to challenged titles. GUEST: Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the Office for Intellectual Freedom of the American Library Association and executive director of the Freedom to Read Foundation at American Library Association Commissioner Chris Brown, Chicago Public Library

Christopher Finan is NCAC's executive director. He previously served as president of the American Booksellers Foundation for Free Expression (ABFE), the bookseller's voice in the fight against censorship. He has been an advocate for free expression since 1982. Prior to joining ABFE, he was executive director of Media Coalition, a trade association that defends the First Amendment rights of producers and distributors of media. He is a former chair of NCAC and Media Coalition. He was a trustee of the Freedom to Read Foundation and received its Roll of Honor Award in 2011.A native of Cleveland, Chris is a graduate of Antioch College. After working as a newspaper reporter, he studied American history at Columbia University where he received his Ph.D.He is the author of From the Palmer Raids to the Patriot Act: A History of the Fight for Free Speech in America (Beacon Press), which won the 2008 Eli Oboler Award of the American Library Association. He also wrote Alfred E. Smith: The Happy Warrior (Hill and Wang) and edited National Security and Free Speech: The Debate Since 9/11 (IDEBATE Press), a reader for high school students. The Hugh M. Hefner Foundation honored the latter with its First Amendment Award. His latest book is Drunks: The Story of Alcoholism and the Birth of Recovery (Beacon Press).Chris is married to Pat Willard, author of several food histories, including America Eats! On the Road with the W.P.A.–The First Fries, Box Supper Socials, and Chitlin' Feasts that Define Real American Food (Bloomsbury).  They have two sons and live in Brooklyn.Christopher M. FinanNational Coalition Against CensorshipHow Free Speech Saved Democracy, Christopher M. FinanSupport the show (https://paypal.me/TheBookshopPodcast?locale.x=en_US)

David Fathi is the director of the National Prison Project for the ACLU. David discusses some of the dynamics contributing to prison censorship, controversial restrictions that have come up during his tenure and various legal challenges taken in response.   Restricted Reading was reported and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, with editorial assistance from Emily Previti and mixed by Brad Linder. Sponsorship for the series comes from the Freedom to Read Foundation along with support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Connect with us @KouvendaMedia on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.   Kouvenda Media is an independently owned production house dedicated to creating in-depth podcasts that are thoughtful, engaging and informed by deep research and reporting, data analysis, extensive conversations and personal narratives. To learn more about our work, find us online at https://www.kouvendamedia.com/.

Paul Wright is the executive director of the Human Rights Defense Center and editor of Prison Legal News (PLN), which he founded while incarcerated. Paul speaks about both his personal and professional experience challenging reading censorship in prison and the need for litigation.   Restricted Reading was reported and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, with editorial assistance from Emily Previti and mixed by Brad Linder. Sponsorship for the series comes from the Freedom to Read Foundation along with support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Connect with us @KouvendaMedia on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.   Kouvenda Media is an independently owned production house dedicated to creating in-depth podcasts that are thoughtful, engaging and informed by deep research and reporting, data analysis, extensive conversations and personal narratives. To learn more about our work, find us online at https://www.kouvendamedia.com/.

Tyrel Dale and Shane Foster are the founding board members of X Books in Atlanta, Georgia. Prior to starting this new non-profit, the two didn't know each other but had the same goal in mind to get more books into prisons. Inspired by the Black Lives Matter protests, Shane and Tyrel tell their story and share their expectations for what lies ahead.   Restricted Reading was reported and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, with editorial assistance from Emily Previti and mixed by Brad Linder. Sponsorship for the series comes from the Freedom to Read Foundation along with support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Connect with us @KouvendaMedia on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.   Kouvenda Media is an independently owned production house dedicated to creating in-depth podcasts that are thoughtful, engaging and informed by deep research and reporting, data analysis, extensive conversations and personal narratives. To learn more about our work, find us online at https://www.kouvendamedia.com/.

Jodi Lincoln is a co-chair for Book 'Em in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and one of the co-authors of a recent research study, Systemic Oppression and the Contested Ground of Information Access for Incarcerated People. Jodi talks about what's involved in sending reading materials to prisons, building rapport with incarcerated readers through letters and controversial questions about sexually explicit content.   Restricted Reading was reported and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, with editorial assistance from Emily Previti and mixed by Brad Linder. Sponsorship for the series comes from the Freedom to Read Foundation along with support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Connect with us @KouvendaMedia on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.   Kouvenda Media is an independently owned production house dedicated to creating in-depth podcasts that are thoughtful, engaging and informed by deep research and reporting, data analysis, extensive conversations and personal narratives. To learn more about our work, find us online at https://www.kouvendamedia.com/.

Michelle Dillon, volunteer and board member for Books to Prisoners Seattle, is one of the co-authors of a recent research study, Systemic Oppression and the Contested Ground of Information Access for Incarcerated People. Michelle discusses her attempts to compile banned books lists from prisons nationwide and censorship patterns around materials by authors of color and issues affecting communities of color.   Restricted Reading was reported and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, with editorial assistance from Emily Previti and mixed by Brad Linder. Sponsorship for the series comes from the Freedom to Read Foundation along with support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Connect with us @KouvendaMedia on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.   Kouvenda Media is an independently owned production house dedicated to creating in-depth podcasts that are thoughtful, engaging and informed by deep research and reporting, data analysis, extensive conversations and personal narratives. To learn more about our work, find us online at https://www.kouvendamedia.com/.

This montage features perspectives on prison censorship from Freedom to Read Foundation board member Eldon Ray James, who was formerly incarcerated; institutional library consultant Erin Boyington from the Colorado State Library; staff writer Seth Galinsky of The Militant Newspaper; and University of Illinois faculty member and Education Justice Project director Rebecca Ginsburg.   Restricted Reading was reported and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, with editorial assistance from Emily Previti and mixed by Brad Linder. Sponsorship for the series comes from the Freedom to Read Foundation along with support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Connect with us @KouvendaMedia on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.   Kouvenda Media is an independently owned production house dedicated to creating in-depth podcasts that are thoughtful, engaging and informed by deep research and reporting, data analysis, extensive conversations and personal narratives. To learn more about our work, find us online at https://www.kouvendamedia.com/.

This synopsis provides an overview on restricted reading practices in prison with Pen America's James Tager, author of Literature Locked Up: How Prison Book Restriction Policies Constitute the Nation's Largest Book Ban.   Restricted Reading was reported and produced by Stephanie Marudas of Kouvenda Media, with editorial assistance from Emily Previti and mixed by Brad Linder. Sponsorship for the series comes from the Freedom to Read Foundation along with support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. Connect with us @KouvendaMedia on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook.   Kouvenda Media is an independently owned production house dedicated to creating in-depth podcasts that are thoughtful, engaging and informed by deep research and reporting, data analysis, extensive conversations and personal narratives. To learn more about our work, find us online at https://www.kouvendamedia.com/.

Restricted Reading, a new original series of short personal audio narratives, examines access to information in prison and the right to intellectual freedom for the more than 2.2 million people incarcerated in America today. The series will be released during Banned Books Week, Sept. 26 – Oct. 2, 2021. Restricted Reading is produced by Kouvenda Media, with sponsorship from the Freedom to Read Foundation and support from the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom.

How's your effort to think about whatever is excellent going? One thing you might try is to search for honor rolls. Honor rolls are lists of people who have achieved excellence in some area. We usually think of honor rolls in an educational setting. Schools, colleges and universities often publish the names of students who maintain a grade point average at the top of their class. But there are other honor rolls as well. I did a search online and discovered the following: The Lamborghini sports car manufacturer has an honor roll for drivers.The Freedom to Read Foundation has an honor roll of people who have made significant contributions to protecting the rights of libraries to collect and provide information.Another honor roll I discovered was for women from the Brighton, Michigan area who have made remarkable or unique contributions to the Brighton community and beyond.Finally, rolls of honor are often kept for military service members, especially for those who were wounded or killed in the line of duty. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. is a prominent example.Even the Bible has rolls of honor. In 2 Samuel 23, there is a list of the mighty men of king David. These were the distinguished solders who served him. Hebrews 11 is another example, listing many historical people who are excellent examples of faith. If you want to think about excellent things, look for rolls of honor. Please provide feedback and suggestions at: https://www.sparkingfaith.com/feedback/ Bumper music “Landing Place” performed by Mark July, used under license from Shutterstock.

The Clear Evidence As COVID 19 ravages through communities around the world, it is easy to only think about the people on our doorstep. You could be forgiven for thinking this is only a first world problem, with people fighting over toilet paper, hand sanitizer and self-isolating at home on the sofa. But it really isn't. This is a plague that has the world in its grip, and it is much more devastating for vulnerable communities in some of the poorer parts of the world. Areas where READ Foundation successfully operates. For more details, pictures and donations please visit: Covid-19 Appeal – READ Foundation COVID 19 is much more devastating for vulnerable communities in some of the poorer parts of the world; areas where READ Foundation operates. Orphans, widows, refugees, pupils and teachers need our help to survive. There is no food, income, hygiene essentials. The camps they live in are overcrowded and access to medical care is extremely limited. We have a responsibility to do something about it. Follow your intentions of pleasing Allah and do good with your positive actions. For more details, pictures and donations please visit: Covid-19 Appeal – READ Foundation Continue Reading: Request for Donations for Read Foundation COVID 19 Appeal - The Clear Evidence

Hosts Eric Scheele and John Lindquist sit down with guest Erik Lancaster, Project Manager of KC Pier, to discuss the different types of cracks that occur related to the foundation of a home and how real estate professionals can tell what the different cracks can indicate about the house.

The Clear Evidence None of us wishes for war and conflict, it is something that scars the earth and the people that unfortunately get caught up in it. Because of the conflict in Syria, which started nearly 10 years ago, an entire generation of children have missed out on an essential upbringing and education. This conflict will not only impact them now but for many years to come. We simply cannot stand by and let this happen. These children need a lifeline and Alhamdulillah Read Foundation is able to provide at least one of those lifelines. Read Foundation is on the ground in the Beqaa refugee camp, which I myself have visited in Lebanon. It is saving lives and also educating young minds in the process. I am proud to announce that Read Foundation has developed a school in a bus that caters to 300 children and provides them with the tools they need to learn and develop. These children are given books, learning materials, a mobile classroom with screens and Interactive whiteboards and they're also given daily food, face masks and regular temperature check, due to the COVID pandemic. I urge you especially during this blessed ten days to give whatever you can. This is the best Sadaqa Jaria, providing to orphans and providing to the underprivileged children for the conflict in Syria, providing education and helping them to get through this difficult time. For just 30 pounds a month, that's just a pound a day, you can provide valuable education, shelter, food and provision for a valuable orphan today. Simply visit readfoundation.org.uk or call 03000 121 121 now. Education is a fundamental right for anybody. Not only does it benefit individuals economically it also contributes positively to society. More importantly, it gives a child a ray of hope for a better future. The School in a Bus project looks to work within the difficult environment of the refugee camps and revive education for many Syrian refugee children. It has been reported that half of the Syrian refugee children aged 3 – 18 are out-of-school and denied a basic right because of the country's upheaval. Human Rights Watch has stated that 210,000 school-age refugee children are in donor supported schools, illustrating how donor support is vital to the education of a Syrian refugee child in a time where other systems have failed them. The project aims to give 300 Syrian children aged 6 – 14 basic literacy and numeracy skills in conjunction with Lebanese educational standards and curriculum. The aim is to enable children to continue into the Lebanese education system. For Donations please visit: Mobile school bus for syrian refugess – READ Foundation Continue Reading: Request for Donations for School in a Bus for Syrian Refugees - Read Foundation - The Clear Evidence

The Clear Evidence Did you know that there are more than a 140 million orphans. That's a 140 million children at risk of poverty, exploitation and discrimination. A 140 million children feeling a loss and grief of one or even both of their parents. But it's also 140 million opportunities to please Allah and now is the time to do it. For just 30 pounds a month, that's just a pound a day, you can provide a valuable education, shelter, food and provision for a valuable orphan today. Simply visit readfoundation.org.uk or call 03000 121 121 now. As we welcome the blessed days of Dhul Hijjah, the impact of a global pandemic means that Hajj has been reserved for a blessed few. We may not be able to physically be close to the house of Allah SWT but we can get closer, through prayer, kindness and generosity. Multiply your rewards in these ten days and get closer to your Lord by sponsoring an orphan. Your Sponsorship will provide: School Fees The programme relieves families from the burden of paying for schooling so that children can go on to enjoy learning, making friends and being themselves. Textbooks and Stationery A backpack is provided, containing a notebook, pens, pencils, colouring pens, an eraser, a pencil sharpener, a geometry set, and textbooks. School Uniforms Your sponsored child is given a full uniform, including a jumper, two shirts, a pair of trousers and two pairs of sturdy shoes for the school year. Living Costs The child's guardian is given a monthly allowance to help with the cost of shelter, food, clean water or any need that arises. Orphans are at increased risk of poverty, discrimination and exploitation. You can do something about this. We at READ Foundation bring hope in the form of sponsoring a child, investing in them, investing in their future and ours too. The sponsorship program is to give children, from toddlers to adolescence, the relevant high-quality education they need. This will be led by passionate and engaging teachers who will prioritize education and give these children better life prospects. Our projects are well-rounded and contribute to a child's well-being, living costs, meals and additional equipment so children can concentrate on their learning and growing their dreams. Add to your blessings this Dhul Hijjah and sponsor a vulnerable orphan today. For just £30 a month you will provide education, clothes, food and regular provisions. Simply visit readfoundation.org.uk or call 03000 121 121 and sponsor an orphan now. Continue Reading: Sponsor a Vulnerable Orphan - Read Foundation Dhul Hijjah 2020 Appeal

Community libraries have always been a target for would-be censors — and the past few months are no exception. On today’s episode of So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast, we explore past and present challenges to library content, and the unique role libraries play historically as bastions for free inquiry. We are joined by James LaRue, an award-winning librarian and the former director of the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read Foundation.  Show notes: Podcast transcript Doane University punishes librarian who displayed historical blackface photo University of Central Arkansas administration removes pro-LGBTQ Lady Gaga quote from Library sign www.sotospeakpodcast.com Follow us on Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/freespeechtalk Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sotospeakpodcast Email us: sotospeak@thefire.org

In this episode of Mentorships in Education, we welcome Christine Calabrese. Mentorships in Education is brought to you by Just Education, LLC and is hosted by Judith Epstein. Judith has a Master's degree in Education with a concentration in Language Acquisition. She is certified in special education with post-graduate coursework and professional development in Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT), Social Thinking, and Collaborative & Proactive Solutions and Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT). Judith created Just Education, LLC to compile a free resource library for mentors of students who struggle on a wide variety of topics that are all related to education and student success.This episode's guest is Christine Calabrese. In 2004 Christine received the “PS 151 Teacher of the Year” award, while the following year was awarded a special plaque of gratitude from the parents. In 2015, she received the “Patrick Groff Teacher of the Year” award from the National Right to Read Foundation.Learn more about Christine at: christinecalabrese.comCONNECT WITH USEmail Judi: info@justeducationfirst.comOur Website: http://justeducationfirst.comJudi on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-epstein-30936971Judi on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/judi.epstein.1Just Education on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Just-Education-1559985304087641/

In Episode 14 of the Dewey Decibel podcast, American Libraries examines a multi-faceted issue: privacy, both inside and outside the library. AL Associate Editor and host Phil Morehart talks with Deborah Caldwell-Stone, deputy director of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Office for Intellectual Freedom and the Freedom to Read Foundation, about privacy concerns that affect libraries. Next, Phil discusses the right to be forgotten—legislation that forces online search engines to remove information flagged as inaccurate or irrelevant by petitioners—with Jim Neal, university librarian emeritus at Columbia University and ALA president-elect. Finally, AL Editor-at-Large Anne Ford speaks with Alison Macrina, director and founder of the Library Freedom Project, about the organization’s mission to help libraries secure patrons’ privacy. If you have feedback for the Dewey Decibel team, email us at deweydecibel@ala.org. Tell us what you like, what you don’t like, or what you’d like to see us cover. Follow us on Twitter and leave us a review on iTunes.

Libraries as Convener, Enabler, Distributor, Advocate and Archive in the Future Knowledge Economy By 2026, there will be no information and services industry targeting products to the library marketplace. Content and applications will be directed to the consumer. Open resources for learning, research and recreation, and open source tools supporting innovation, and individual and organizational productivity, will be more prevalent in the global economy. Self-publishing and niche technology development will dominate. Information policy wars will dictate national and global legal and legislative debates. Libraries will be effectively integrated into the new creative environments. www.against-the-grain.com www.charlestonlibraryconference.com James G. Neal Columbia University University Librarian Emeritus Jim Neal is University Librarian Emeritus at Columbia. He served as the Vice President for Information Services and University Librarian at Columbia University during 2001-2014, providing leadership for university academic computing and a system of twenty-two libraries. His responsibilities included the Columbia Center for New Media Teaching and Learning, the Center for Digital Research and Scholarship, the Copyright Advisory Office, and the Center for Human Rights Documentation and Research. Previously, he served as the Dean of University Libraries at Indiana University and Johns Hopkins University, and held administrative positions in the libraries at Penn State, Notre Dame, and the City University of New York. Neal is President-Elect of the American Library Association. He is also a member of the OCLC Board of Trustees. He serves on the Council and Executive Board of the American Library Association, and recently completed a three-year term as ALA Treasurer. He has served on the Board and as President of the Association of Research Libraries, on the Board and as Chair of the Research Libraries Group (RLG), on the Board and as Chair of the National Information Standards Organization (NISO), and on the Board of the Digital Preservation Network. He is on the Board and serves as Treasurer of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and on the Board and serves as Treasurer of the Metropolitan New York Library Council (METRO). He has also participated on numerous international, national, and state professional committees, and is an active member of the International Federation of Library Associations (IFLA). He is a member of the Library Advisory Board of the University of the People.  

To coincide with the conclusion of Banned Books Week, Dewey Decibel host Phil Morehart looks at book banning, challenges, and censorship with three individuals at the forefront of the conversation: James LaRue, director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom and the executive director of the Freedom to Read Foundation. James and Phil talk about the difference between a challenge and a banning, the reasons behind books bannings in the US, and more. Sara Stevenson, a librarian at O. Henry Middle School in Austin, Texas, who recently experienced a book challenge situation at her school. She relives the experience and offers tips to librarians facing similar books challenges or bannings. Marjane Satrapi, the author of the award-winning graphic novel, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood, and director of the Oscar-nominated film adaptation. Satrapi's book was briefly banned in a high school in Chicago in 2013. Phil spoke with Marjane from Paris about her work, the situation in Chicago, the nature of censorship, and more.

Author : Brian Lawrence Hurrel Narrator : Tatiana Grey Host : Marguerite Kenner Audio Producer : Jeremy Carter Artist : Jeremy Carter Discuss on Forums Episode 215: Banned Books Week – Problematic by Brian Lawrence Hurrel is a Cast of Wonders original. Learn more about The Freedom to Read Foundation, an advocacy group that deals […] The post Episode 215: Banned Books Week – Problematic by Brian Lawrence Hurrel appeared first on Cast of Wonders.

To help us understand motivation, 99FM’s Master Your Destiny Show spoke to Anthony Auchab – a Namibian Motivational Speaker, Norah Ngatjizeko an Economist at the Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and SME Development who recently travelled to America as part of the young African Leaders program and Britha Padkin from the Read Foundation.

Cynematic of K-12 News Network and Karoli of Crooks and Liars discuss current events. In recognition of Banned Book Week and student walkouts over attempts to "conservatize" AP American History curriculum, community outrage over a Christian Biblical slant to Texas schoolbooks, and parental pushback to book banning at schools, we welcome as our guest Pat Scales, a retired middle school and high school librarian whose programs have been featured on the Today Show and in various professional journals. She is a champion of free speech and intellectual freedom rights at schools and libraries everywhere. She received the ALA/Grolier Award in 1997, and has served as chair of the prestigious Newberry, Caldecott, and Wilder Award committees. She is a past president of the Association of Library Service for Children, a division of the American Library Association. Scales has been actively involved with ALA's Intellectual Freedom Committee for a number of years, is a member of the Freedom to Read Foundation, serves on the Council of Advisers of the National Coalition Against Censorship, and acts as a spokesperson for First Amendment issues as they relate to children and young adults. She write a bimonthly column for School Library Journal, a monthly column for the Random House website, and is a regular contributor to Book Links magazine. She is the author of Teaching Banned Books: Twelve Guides for Young Readers and Protecting Intellectual Freedom in Your Library, and her latest book is Books under Fire: A Hit List of Banned and Challenged Children's Books, available at the American Library Association website: http://www.alastore.ala.org/detail.aspx?ID=11135 Political discussion from the progressive point of view by the MOMocrats. Produced by Engender Media Group.