So You Want To Teach Banned Books... Now What?

So the book you want to teach is banned… Now what?

Last week, the New York Times announced, “Book ban efforts are spreading across the U.S.” On “The Daily Show,” LeVar Burton encouraged kids to read banned books.

Despite these book bans, you may want to teach some literature that lawmakers and even families find objectionable. Now is an ideal time to evaluate and broaden the instruction in your classroom.

You can select diverse literature to expand students’ views, provide an understanding of others’ experiences, and foster growth. Text selection is a medium for inclusion and equity.

• Why are book bans becoming more widespread in 2022?
• Can equity be reached through literature?
• What is diverse literature?
• What is inclusive literature?
• How can you use literature to promote equity and achievement?
• How can you make informed literature choices?