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The Battle Over Book Bans Takes a Toll on Librarians and Comes at a Financial cost

The Battle Over Book Bans Takes a Toll on Librarians and Comes at a Financial cost

FromConsider This from NPR


The Battle Over Book Bans Takes a Toll on Librarians and Comes at a Financial cost

FromConsider This from NPR

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Length:
16 minutes
Released:
Aug 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As the battle over book bans in schools and libraries continues to play out in various states across the U.S., the toll it's taking on librarians is coming at a great cost — personally and financially.Many librarians are speaking up about fearing for their jobs and safety.Yet some conservative activists see the current fight playing out as necessary to protect children. NPR's Tovia Smith traveled to Louisiana where tensions have been flaring up — pitting librarians against book ban advocates in the local community.In participating regions, you'll also hear a local news segment to help you make sense of what's going on in your community.Email us at considerthis@npr.org.
Released:
Aug 11, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Every weekday afternoon, the hosts of NPR's All Things Considered help you make sense of a major news story and what it means for you in 15 minutes. In participating regions, you'll also hear from local journalists about what's happening in your community.