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Authors Speak Out on Censorship
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Sherman Alexie听tells us听
Isabel Allende听writes a her book听The House of the Spirits
Judy Blume听has some “” to share.
Chris Crutcher听tells us “”
Terry Davis, “”
Keith Gray听speaks out on “” and听听against “gatekeepers” and censorship in young adult literature at the in Cape Town.
Beth Hammett听about the impact of censorship in her life and about her book,听.
George M. Johnson provides this听 from their keynote session at 楼凤天堂’s 2021 Annual Convention.
Robert Lipsyte听talks about several of his books and听.
Carmen Maria Machado opinion piece听 about her book in the New York Times. (Note: Article is behind a paywall.)
Wes Moore听 he wrote in response to his book,听
Susan Patron听 to her book being censored,听.
Marilyn Reynolds,听author of听,听 and a librarian shares a听听on the book.
Barbara Shoup,听听and听
Sonya Sones
- An article from the Los Angles Times, “.” The author of听, an acclaimed young-adult novel, reflects on the criticism levied at her and her writing and why parents resort to censorship.
- Letter to a superintendent regarding her book,听
Jeanette Walls听speaks out about her book听.