Librarians in ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø say the number of book ban requests they’re fielding is still and that the focus is on content relating to LGBTQIA+ identity and themes. Librarians have even .
This hour, we get the latest from the state and national Library Associations, and hear from one teen services librarian.
But first, advocates and lawmakers hosted a vigil at the State Capitol on Wednesday for Nex Benedict, the 16-year-old student who died after a fight in the school bathroom in Oklahoma. Keith Brown with Gay Spirit Radio attended and reported on the event. He shares his insights.
GUESTS:
- Keith Brown: Host and Producer,
- Deborah Caldwell-Stone: Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom
- Samantha Lee: Chair, ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee; Head of Reference Services at Enfield Public Library
- Mary Richardson: Teen Services Librarian, Simsbury Public Library; Co-Host "The Book Jam" Podcast
Where We Live is available as a podcast on , , , , , or wherever you get your podcasts. Subscribe and never miss an episode.
