A lot of teens read this book—and for some it was their entry into becoming a ‘reader.’ They would come in with their reading class (which meant they were reading far below grade level and generally didn’t enjoy reading) and ask me for another recommendation once they finished this book. So then they were connected to the library and to its books. I often think that the people banning books just don’t want teens to become readers. It’s plausible. Ugh.
That’s part of it for sure. I also think it’s uptight crazy ass parents who forget when they were curious. For instance the Sarah Maas books, and I’ve read all of them, have sex and violence in them, demons, magic, and strong women. What are they objecting to? Strong women? Sex? Magic? All of it? Repressive parents will raise rebels. I know. I was repressed by religious parents. I mean even a lot of the Duggar kids are rebelling now.
Depending on the outcome, that Escambia fight could alter our idea of the mission of a library. Crazy world. Hope to read something from you next week! Happy Thanksgiving!
"A teen girl who believes she has no authority over herself is left open to danger from malevolent adults." This is SO exactly right.
I think about this all the time. And yet we continue down this path with girls.
Great article. I HATE book banning.
A lot of teens read this book—and for some it was their entry into becoming a ‘reader.’ They would come in with their reading class (which meant they were reading far below grade level and generally didn’t enjoy reading) and ask me for another recommendation once they finished this book. So then they were connected to the library and to its books. I often think that the people banning books just don’t want teens to become readers. It’s plausible. Ugh.
That’s part of it for sure. I also think it’s uptight crazy ass parents who forget when they were curious. For instance the Sarah Maas books, and I’ve read all of them, have sex and violence in them, demons, magic, and strong women. What are they objecting to? Strong women? Sex? Magic? All of it? Repressive parents will raise rebels. I know. I was repressed by religious parents. I mean even a lot of the Duggar kids are rebelling now.
Yup. I recently read Jill Duggar’s book “Counting the Cost.” She was more gracious to her parents than they deserved.
Parents like that scare the crap out of me. I see right through them.
Thanks for the link to the Escambia legal fight. You are my go-to resource for book banning info.
Depending on the outcome, that Escambia fight could alter our idea of the mission of a library. Crazy world. Hope to read something from you next week! Happy Thanksgiving!