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News
The White House takes action against book bans
The White House stated that the Department of Education will appoint a new coordinator to address the growing threat that book bans pose for the civil rights of students, among other steps. In a statement, ALA President Lessa Kanani‘opua Pelayo-Lozada responded: “We are heartened by the Biden-Harris administration’s leadership to address the alarming rise in book bans. Everyone deserves the opportunity to see themselves and their family reflected in the books in their library’s collection.”
Read the announcement from the Biden-Harris administration here.
Banned books on Hoopla
Check out the Challenged Books collection on Hoopla. This collection features audiobooks and eBooks that have been subject to censorship or challenges due to their controversial or sensitive content.
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Drug Abuse and Prevention website SUPE
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SUPE is an interactive drug education platform for individuals of all ages. It is free to use and has a large selection of resources that include:
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