Protecting & Affirming the Freedom to Read in Illinois and Beyond
Lindsay Eanet2025-02-21T09:37:22-06:00In June of 2023, amidst a wave of book censorship impacting schools and libraries across the country, primarily targeting books with culturally responsive or LGBTQ+ content, Governor Pritzker signed the first piece of state-level legislation in the country prohibiting the banning of books in libraries and public schools. The Illinois Resource Center applauds Illinois state leadership for taking action to safeguard students’ freedom to read, and the hard work of educators, library workers and advocates nationwide who have been pushing back against the wave of book bans. So why talk about book bans now, after it seems legislatively decided? Although we [...]