Banned books inspire heated debates—how can librarians and educators go behind the hype and offer more diverse content to students?

Are banned books challenges, or opportunities for innovation?


Banned books inspire heated debates—how can librarians and educators go behind the hype and offer more diverse content to students?

When I finished Dan Brown’s DaVinci Code, I began researching the validity of Jesus Christ and Mary Magdalene sharing a bloodline protected by a secret society. When J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter was accused of promoting the devil and witchcraft, I dove into the series. When Oprah pulled Jeanine Cummins’ American Dirt off her Book Club, I put it on hold at the library. 

When the world makes a fuss about a book, consider my attention piqued.

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