Advocating for Reading Rights.

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  • Author(s): Enis, Matt
  • Source:
    Library Journal. Oct2023, Vol. 148 Issue 10, p8-10. 3p. 1 Color Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      CENSORSHIP; LIBRARIES; DRABINSKI, Emily, 1975-; AMERICAN Library Association; CONFERENCES & conventions
    • Subject Terms:
      CLEVELAND (Ohio)
    • Abstract:
      The article reports on the tactics by libraries in the U.S. to oppose book banning according to panelists at the #UniteagainstBookBans: Advocate for Your Community's Right to Read" panel at OverDrive's biennial Digipalooza conference in Cleveland, Ohio on August 9-11, 2023. It mentions the moderators of the panel including American Library Association President Emily Drabinski, the book challenges faced by the Virginia Library Association (VLA), and coordinated campaigns against book banning.