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Tag: book bans

January 1, 2026 by Edith Campbell

Change and Transition: Here We Go, 2026

But as books continue to be challenged, we have to continue to find ways teach all the literacies that are necessary simply to survive because these literacies will provide ways to challenge narrow mindedness and this is critical when stories are no longer as representational as they should be.

September 10, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Back to School: Self Care

The only way to protect teens is to continue loving and nurturing them, but in ways that provide them space to be seen and heard while they continue to grow.

July 13, 2025 by Edith Campbell

Do We Still Need Diverse Books?

Regardless of what words are used to describe literature that embraces white and BIPOC lives as well as those who have disabilities or are LGBTQIA+, regardless the words that are banned to describe these marginalizations, people who are really doing the work and not just following a trend, will continue to find ways to get it done.

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