Librarians are on the front lines of a new culture war
As we mark Banned Books Week, we learn why we’re seeing more attempts to ban books around the country and here in Illinois.
By Andrea Guthmann
Librarians are on the front lines of a new culture war
As we mark Banned Books Week, we learn why we’re seeing more attempts to ban books around the country and here in Illinois.
By Andrea Guthmann
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Efforts to ban books are on the rise, presenting challenges to schools and libraries across the country.
And a new report from PEN America says challenges to library books are not just coming from concerned parents, but are actually part of an organized political effort.
Reset breaks down what’s behind the rise of book censorship, and what’s at stake.
GUESTS: Jonathan Friedman, PEN America
Susie An, WBEZ education reporter