What the Field Says About Countering Book Censorship.

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Title: What the Field Says About Countering Book Censorship.
Authors: KIMMEL, SUE C.1 skimmel@odu.edu, SACHDEVA, DANIELLE E.2, CHERRES, J. SEBASTIAN3
Source: School Administrator. Dec2023, Vol. 80 Issue 11, p36-37. 2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Subject Terms: *Censorship, *School rules & regulations, *Textbooks, *Educators, Challenged books, Motion picture censorship
Abstract: The article discusses the issue of book censorship in schools and provides recommendations for educators on how to handle book challenges. It highlights the experiences of several educators who have faced book challenges and emphasizes the importance of being prepared for unexpected challenges and knowing the school's policy and process for handling book challenges. The article also emphasizes the impact of book challenges on faculty and staff morale and suggests that administrators should provide support to educators facing challenges. It concludes by providing additional resources for educators seeking support in dealing with book challenges. [Extracted from the article]
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Abstract:The article discusses the issue of book censorship in schools and provides recommendations for educators on how to handle book challenges. It highlights the experiences of several educators who have faced book challenges and emphasizes the importance of being prepared for unexpected challenges and knowing the school's policy and process for handling book challenges. The article also emphasizes the impact of book challenges on faculty and staff morale and suggests that administrators should provide support to educators facing challenges. It concludes by providing additional resources for educators seeking support in dealing with book challenges. [Extracted from the article]
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