S8E6: Book Bans in Schools: The What and The Why

Book bans are increasing at a rapid pace in school districts
around the United States. What’s really going on here? 


Today we are unpacking the motivations for book banning, which
books are being banned, and what this means for our communities
moving forward. We dive into the challenges of navigating content
‘appropriateness’ as a parent, and the role that fear can play in
our decision making. 


Our homework for you is to research which books are banned in
your own state. You might be surprized what you find! 


 


Listen to hear us talking about:




What content would scare me as a parent, for my kids to have
access to?






Factoring in age appropriateness 




Why we need to hear marginalized voices in literature




The power of a concerned parent 




Why do we read? What do we get from
books? 




 


Resources mentioned:


And Tango Makes Three  by Justin Richardsonn and Peter
Parnell true story, my sister, books reflecting the realities of
the world


All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely


The Color Purple by Alice Walker (read at 13)


The Bluest Eye. Pecola Breedlove by Toni Morrison (read in early
20’s)


"Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison*


"Native Son" by Richard Wright*






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Connect with us and learn more about our work:


Sage: Speaking, leadership development & coaching, team
building, and group facilitation www.sagebhobbs.com On LinkedIn


Erica: Executive coaching and organizational strategy at Flying
Colors LLC


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