When we remove books from schools or libraries, we prune the landscapes of children’s imaginations

Through stories, children empathize with other people's experiences, says Professor Mirjam Kalland, Chair of the Mannerheim League for Child Welfare.

Lawmakers urged to block library book bans

BOSTON — Lawmakers are being urged to restrict efforts to ban books from public libraries and schools in response to a rise in challenges from parents and conservative groups.

When we remove books from schools or libraries, we prune the landscapes of children’s imaginations

Public libraries and school libraries don’t just serve one child or one family, they must serve the whole community

The Stories That Shaped Us

Reinvest in school libraries: Every child deserves access to books that speak to their culture — and introduce them to others. Encourage family reading: A 15-minute story at bedtime can plant the seed of a lifelong love of literature. By Babafemi Ojudu Growing up in Nigeria, we were immersed in stories — not just bedtime tales or village folklore, but books. Real books. Stories that stirred our imaginations, sharpened our values, and quietly pre…