Lee’s Summit North Celebrates Banned Books Week

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Story by Kay Haas – News Editor

   Lee’s Summit North celebrated Banned Books Week on September 22-28th. 

   Banned Books Week was created by the American Library Association in 1982. Banned Books Week was created so students would have the opportunity to learn about the books that are trying to be banned.

   Nathan Miller, librarian, shared why students need to have access to a wide range of books.

   “They have the opportunity to learn about Banned Books Week and their rights and responsibilities as a reader,” Miller said.

   It also allows the libraries to highlight these books so people can have an opportunity to read them.

   Nathan Miller, librarian, shared why students need to have access to a wide range of books.

   “In the library world, we talk a lot about an essay by Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop, “Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors.” In it, Dr. Bishop explains that students should be able to find “mirrors,” books that reflect who they are, and “windows” that allow students to see into another’s perspective,” Miller said.

   LSN set up multiple different displays to celebrate banned books week.

   “We have interactive displays on our IFPS, six TVs running slide shows with information from the American Library Association’s website, and hundreds of books students can check out,” Miller said. 

   It is important for students to have access to a wide range of books. 

   

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