School librarians across the United States are feeling the physical and emotional effects of an increase in book challenges, including new legislation, affecting materials in school and classroom libraries. Sustaining the joy of reading can feel difficult in the best of circumstances, and can feel almost impossible when faced with a threat of censorship that goes against a student’s freedom to read, as outlined in the ALA Library Bill of Rights. As in many times of strife, taking time to focus on joy can beat back the darkness and bring light—to our students and to ourselves. Join Melissa Thom, Amanda Jones, and Courtney Pentland as they discuss ways to continue celebrating the joy of reading with students of all ages.
Watch this webinar on-demand to:
- Learn about what school librarians are facing across the country
- Find community in shared experiences & resources for support
- Leave with student-centered strategies to implement in your library today to sustain the joy of reading
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