Book Bans Erode Empathy, Something We Desperately Need More of • Maine Morning Star

Book bans erode empathy, something we desperately need more of • Maine Morning Star

(Photo by Terry Vine/ Getty Images)On a winter afternoon in 2022, when I was working in an independent bookstore in Vermont, a teenager approached me with their mom to ask for a book recommendation. The mom said something vague about historical fiction, then stepped away and pulled out her phone. I started to list a few options. But the teen cut me off in a furtive whisper. “Actually,” they said, staring fiercely up at me, “do you have any books…

What’s Behind The Surge In Book Bans And Why These Stories Are Being Silenced

Discover the reasons behind the recent surge in book bans across U.S. schools and libraries. Explore which books are being silenced, why they're targeted, and what this growing censorship movement means for education, freedom of expression, and the future of diverse storytelling.

Are we on a slippery slope toward book bans? | Alberta Teachers' Association

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