Pick Your Pop Culture Poison | Banned Book Challenge: Melissa (Previously Published as George) by Alex Gino #24BB #bannedbooks @pickyourpopculturepoison | Uploaded January 2024 | Updated October 2024, 1 hour ago.
(Coleridgegirl) This sweet children's/MG book is one of the most challenged books in the US simply for acknowledging trans people. I take issue with that. I also share some info about the qualifications of librarians and educators who make decisions about books that are available to kids. #24bannedbooksin2024 #transrightsarehumanrights

This challenge was created by @M-J to increase awareness of the issue of banned books and expose readers to the books and ideas shared in the books. I’ve read several on the list already so I’m attempting to expand (particularly reading MG and YA I didn’t read as a kid or in college for children’s lit courses).

Also, here's the link to the Simmons Master's of Library & Information Science program referenced: https://www.simmons.edu/graduate/academic-programs/graduate-and-certificate-programs/library-and-information-science

Note: I am taking a break of however long is needed (I have a couple things scheduled for posting that will still go out) for my mental health. Things are getting off to a rough start, and I will be back when I can.

More Banned Books:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PLI0N6BpEGODpRJGfTXyctN1enwYeulaDt

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