FReadom to Read

Two web site posts in a row about our Library becoming a Safe and sound Room for our LGBTQIA+ kiddos. Why? Simply because we’re aggressively passionate about being allies to our youngsters. Also, the information is chock total of alarming illustrations wherever parents, university districts, and communities are NOT supporting the liberty to read. The democratic independence to give ALL youngsters the selection to locate books with no censorship or barriers.

It boils my blood! Why does it appear like we’re heading backwards with FREADom to read?

So, I required to give you (pricey reader!) an case in point of our Satisfaction Month reserve display screen, our list of Fiction textbooks, and how we promote it to our kiddos. Most of this article is copied from our Daring School Library Blog, Instagram posts, &

what I shared by means of our Canvas local community announcement.

A person of my most revered Library close friends, Laura C. Davies (Really like her!) who I achieved when I was keynoting the ASTE Tech Convention in Anchorage Alaska had this to say on my Instagram put up:

lauracdavies  Commented:

“Yes! I have my own classroom library, total of varied guides,
and for the very first time in my job I basically questioned if somebody
would complain about my selection. I am heading to hold on bringing new
textbooks into my classroom simply because learners who want books that stimulate
inclusion know where they can locate them.”

What do you assume?

Although you are here, get a copy of our Leading 25 LGBTQIA+ Checklist of Fiction Publications   Or come to the Library Media Middle for a paper model on display. We’re featuring each fiction and nonfiction publications!

From our Instagram Posts:

Hey #MHMSMd Mountain Lions appear check out our #MHMSPride 🏳️‍🌈 guide display screen! You however have a further week or so to check out out a ebook & these are amazing! We have generally been and hope will constantly be a #SafeSpace for all our young children! #LGBTQIA+ #Ally We’re showcasing each fiction and nonfiction publications! #NOCensorship here!

🏳️‍🌈One of my learners checked out a book from this display screen correct soon after I completed location it up and asked – “Do my dad and mom know what books I check out from listed here?” To which I replied, “Nope. Not this yr. 

You have the right to read whichever you want with complete belief of confidentiality. We would hardly ever out you. But Politics can transform items. “

Of course, regrettably, there are some faculty districts and states that want to notify mothers and fathers of the publications they verify out!” HORROR!

Why does it appear like we’re going backwards and not forwards? i’d like to hear what you feel of the remarks. It scares me!

This is the comprehensive pyramid display! 🏳️‍🌈 #MHMSMd Mountain Lions come on in & check out our #MHMSPride reserve display!

We have normally been, and hope to generally be, a #SafeSpace for all our kids! #LGBTQIA+ #Ally.

Please share them in the reviews. OR you can usually e mail me if you desire to be nameless.

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