ICYMI: Course To Teach Librarians How To Resist Graphic Novel Bans genderqueer graphicnovel libraries
\n novels are being targeted by groups, for having LGBTQ and racial content, often with an eye to try and engender suspicion, hate and outrage in order to get elected. Well, the Library Journal is running an online course on Tuesday, the 6th of December to deal with just that.\nThe last few years have seen a drastic uptick in book bans and curriculum challenges.
\nStronger Together: Building Community, Coalitions, and Allies\nDefending intellectual freedom can't be the job of just one person. This session will teach you how to find allies inside and outside of your library or school, build coalitions, and work as a community to combat censorship challenges. You will leave with shared resources and tools for how to connect with others to drive change in your community.
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