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Author: Gretchen Corsillo

The Importance of Collection Development Training for Librarians

The Importance of Collection Development Training for Librarians

In many recent high profile book challenges, parents and politicians have asserted that they know best when it comes to selecting and deselecting library materials, but librarians go through significant training to develop relevant and appropriate collections.

June 30, 2022June 26, 2022 Gretchen Corsillo Professional Development
Digital Collections are Not Immune to Book Challenges

Digital Collections are Not Immune to Book Challenges

Providers of e-content such as Overdrive and Epic are no longer immune to book challenges – and in some counties, access is being cut off entirely.

June 22, 2022June 22, 2022 Gretchen Corsillo Access, Banned and Challenged Books, Censorship
Book Challenges Could Affect AP Course Designation

Book Challenges Could Affect AP Course Designation

New guiding principles from the College Board affirm that AP stands against censorship.

May 18, 2022May 18, 2022 Gretchen Corsillo Banned and Challenged Books, Censorship, Education
#7 Most Challenged book of 2021. Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.

Challenged Book Spotlight: Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Jesse Andrews’ 2012 YA bestseller Me and Earl and the Dying Girl ranks seventh on ALA’s list of the Top 10 Most Challenged Books of 2021.

April 5, 2022April 5, 2022 Gretchen Corsillo Banned and Challenged Books
Student Press Freedom Day 2022 Logo

Student Press Freedom Day is February 24

Student Press Freedom Day will be held on Thursday, February 24, 2022. This year’s theme is “Unmute Yourself!”

February 16, 2022February 17, 2022 Gretchen Corsillo Advocacy, Education, First Amendment
Happy birthday, Virginia Woolf

Happy Birthday, Virginia Woolf!

Woolf, known for her stylistic innovations, was unafraid to discuss important topics in her work and is still studied today for her ties to feminism.

January 25, 2022January 24, 2022 Gretchen Corsillo Authors, Banned and Challenged Books
2021 Intellectual Freedom Gift Guide

2021 Intellectual Freedom Gift Guide

Need some last-minute gift ideas for the intellectual freedom advocate in your life? Check out these top picks, all under $30.

December 22, 2021December 22, 2021 Gretchen Corsillo General Interest
Beloved a Hot Topic in Virginia Governor’s Race

Toni Morrison’s Beloved a Hot Topic in Virginia Governor’s Race

Toni Morrison’s Beloved, winner of the 1988 Pulitzer Prize for fiction, became a topic of controversy during this year’s gubernatorial election in Virginia.

December 7, 2021December 6, 2021 Gretchen Corsillo Banned and Challenged Books, Education
Banned Books Week Twitter Roundup

Banned Books Week 2021 Twitter Roundup

Banned Books Week 2021 took place from September 26 through October 2. Here’s a roundup of its coverage on Twitter.

October 25, 2021October 25, 2021 Gretchen Corsillo Banned and Challenged Books, Banned Books Week, Social Media
Honoring Banned Authors During Hispanic Heritage Month

Celebrating Banned Authors During Hispanic Heritage Month

National Hispanic American Heritage Month takes place each year from September 15-October 15. Initially started in 1968 by President Lyndon B. Johnson as Hispanic Heritage Week, it was expanded to […]

October 6, 2021October 6, 2021 Gretchen Corsillo Authors, Banned and Challenged Books, Diversity

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