Student Privacy and Teen Activism: Book Bans and New Children's Literature
Jun 24
Words on Trial Documentary: https://youtu.be/G-RtfYnydEw?si=LN4nOEyz3ku02eEP
This episode covers a range of topics including privacy in library records, sensitivity training for volunteers, book bans, and access to sensitive information in schools. It also delves into the impact of book bans on communities and the controversy surrounding desired outcomes at a library.
New Releases:
- Together for Mama by Pooja Makhijani, illus. by Nadia Alam (Ages 5-8)
- Shorelines by Ruth Ennis, illus. by Natalia O’Hara (Ages 12+)
- The Lovers, the Liars, and Me DeAndra Davis (Ages 14+)
Takeaways
- Privacy of library records is a sensitive issue
- Sensitivity training for volunteers is recommended
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