In recent years, book banning has become an organized movement backed by right-wing organizations, politicians, and conservative donors. Under the guise of ‘parental rights,’ books centering on LGBTQ+ characters and people of color are being disproportionately targeted, putting both our democracy and free speech at risk.
In this episode of ‘The Cost of Extremism,' we’ll take a deep dive into the leading forces behind these book bans, the impact they have on our kids, and what we can do to protect our freedom to read.
Resources:
https://pen.org/issue/book-bans/
https://diversebooks.org/
https://www.beckyalbertalli.com/
http://www.nicstone.info/
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03/06/24 • 37 min
The Cost of Extremism - The Growing Movement to Ban Books
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Cost of Extremism - Season 2, Episode 2
Jill (host): Only a few years ago, book banning seemed like something you would read in a history textbook. We grew up reading books like Fahrenheit 451, which warned us about the dangers of censorship. But somewhere along the way, students' freedom to read has come under attack by right wing extremists. This prohibits our kids from fully exploring the world and its vast ideas and diverse perspectives. It's hindering their growth and critical think
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