Fighting back on book bans : Code Switch
- B.A. Parker investigates the impact of book bans on students and educators across the U.S.
- She highlights the efforts of a Texas student and an Idaho librarian who are fighting for access to literature.
- The episode illustrates the ongoing struggle against censorship in education and the importance of diverse reading materials.
As the new school year begins, B.A. Parker explores the ongoing issue of book bans across the United States. She reconnects with her former high school English teacher in Pennsylvania to discuss the books that have been removed from the curriculum, highlighting the impact of these bans on education and literary access. In Texas, Parker meets a student who is actively advocating for the preservation of books for teenagers, emphasizing the importance of diverse literature in shaping young minds. Meanwhile, a librarian in rural Idaho adopts a unique approach to counteract a new law restricting access to certain books by designating her library as 'adults only.' This strategy aims to protect the availability of literature while navigating the legal landscape surrounding book bans. The episode sheds light on the various tactics employed by individuals across the country to combat censorship and ensure that students have access to a wide range of reading materials.