Battle of the Classics

Borrowed

Our call to action for this episode:

• Talk about the books that are important to you, even if they aren’t challenged.
• Stay informed about what books are being challenged in your area by subscribing to Book Riot's Literary Activism Newsletter. Each week, journalist Kelly Jensen writes about the latest in book banning trends, stories, and reports from across the country.

More resources:

• Read the new "classics," selected by teens.
• If you're a young person, you can join the Intellectual Freedom Teen Meetup, BPL's monthly virtual meeting to talk about the freedom to read.
• Check out Dr. Emily Knox's Book Banning in 21st Century America and her research on challenges to diverse books.
• Listen to our full interview with Mike Curato.

Read the new "classics," according to teens.

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