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Authors Speak Out on Censorship
Sherman Alexie告诉我们“Why the Best Kids Books Are Written in Blood”
Isabel Allendewrites aletter to defendher bookThe House of the Spirits
Judy Blumehas some “Good Words” to share.
Chris Crutcher告诉我们“How They Do It”
Terry Davis, “The Author ofVision QuestResponds to ‘Hidden Secrets”
Keith Grayspeaks out on “Censorship and Writing for Young Adults” and against “gatekeepers” and censorship in young adult literature at theOpen Book Festivalin Cape Town.
Beth Hammettspeaksabout the impact of censorship in her life and about her book,Natalie, Diary of a Senior Year.
George M. Johnsonprovides thiscritical conversationfrom theirkeynote session at NCTE’s 2021 Annual Convention.
Robert Lipsytetalks about several of his books andan encounter with one superintendent.
Carmen Maria Machadoopinion pieceBanning My Book Won’t Protect Your Childabout her bookIn the Dream Housein the New York Times. (Note: Article is behind a paywall.)
Wes Mooreshares a letterhe wrote in response to his book,The Other Wes Moore.
Susan Patronwrites a responseto her book being censored,TheHigher Power of Lucky.
Marilyn Reynolds,author ofDetour for Emmy,responds to a censorship challengeand a librarian shares afact statementon the book.
Barbara Shoup,Stranded in HarmonyandWish You Were Here
Sonya Sones
- An article from the Los Angles Times, “Banned in Bakersfield.” The author ofWhat My Mother Doesn’t Know, 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,One of Those Hideous Books Where the Mother Dies
Jeanette Wallsspeaks out about her bookThe Glass Castle.