Defense of Democracy Podcast
Book Bans and Brave Librarians: Fighting for Freedom of Expression in Virginia
In this episode, Karen sits down with Lisa, the executive director of the Virginia Library Association, about the attack on democracy and the challenges faced by libraries and schools in Virginia.
They discuss the vulnerability of school librarians, the evolution of attacks on books, and the rise of social media and misinformation.
Lisa shares examples of sexually explicit labeling and the importance of librarians' expertise in book selection.
They also discuss the Unite Against Book Bans campaign and the value of collaboration with parents.
Conversation Highlights
Libraries and schools in Virginia are facing attacks on democracy, with vulnerable populations such as school librarians being targeted.
The rise of social media has fueled the spread of misinformation and copy-paste arguments, leading to attacks on books and creative expression.
Sexually explicit labeling is often used to target books featuring LGBTQ+ characters or relationships, highlighting the need for representation and understanding.
Librarians' expertise and collection development policies are essential in ensuring diverse and inclusive book selections.
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In this episode, Karen sits down with Lisa, the executive director of the Virginia Library Association, about the attack on democracy and the challenges faced by libraries and schools in Virginia.
They discuss the vulnerability of school librarians, the evolution of attacks on books, and the rise of social media and misinformation.
Lisa shares examples of sexually explicit labeling and the importance of librarians' expertise in book selection.
They also discuss the Unite Against Book Bans campaign and the value of collaboration with parents.
Conversation Highlights
Libraries and schools in Virginia are facing attacks on democracy, with vulnerable populations such as school librarians being targeted.
The rise of social media has fueled the spread of misinformation and copy-paste arguments, leading to attacks on books and creative expression.
Sexually explicit labeling is often used to target books featuring LGBTQ+ characters or relationships, highlighting the need for representation and understanding.
Librarians' expertise and collection development policies are essential in ensuring diverse and inclusive book selections.
Support the Defense of Democracy Nonprofit organization!
For more information visit: Defense of Democracy.org
Become a DofD Support Partner Simply by Texting: "DOFD" to 44321
Follow, Like and Get Involved!
Connect with DofD on all the social platforms:
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