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The American Library Association (ALA) reported an “unprecedented spike” in book removal requests last fall, tallying 330 from September 1 to December 1. The ALA noted "a focus on books that address the voices and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals."

How are local librarians responding to these challenges? Hear from school and public librarians in Connecticut. Plus, the ALA and the Connecticut Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Office discuss the resources they offer local librarians.

GUESTS:
Samantha Lee - Chair, Connecticut Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee; Head of Reference Services at Enfield Public Library
Deborah Caldwell Stone - Director, American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom
Barbara Johnson - Library Media Specialist, Jack Jackter Intermediate School; Member, American Association of School Librarians; Former President, Connecticut Association of School Librarians
Mary Richardson - Teen Librarian, Simsbury Public Library; Co-Host "Book Jam" Podcast

The American Library Association (ALA) reported an &ldquo;unprecedented spike&rdquo; in book removal requests last fall, tallying 330 from September 1 to December 1. The ALA noted "a focus on books that address the voices and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals."
How are local librarians responding to these challenges? Hear from school and public librarians in Connecticut. Plus, the ALA and the Connecticut Library Association&rsquo;s Intellectual Freedom Office discuss the resources they offer local librarians.
GUESTS:
<ul>
<li>Samantha Lee&nbsp;-&nbsp;Chair, Connecticut Library Association&rsquo;s Intellectual Freedom Committee; Head of Reference Services at Enfield Public Library</li>
<li>Deborah Caldwell Stone&nbsp;- Director, American Library Association Office for Intellectual Freedom</li>
<li>Barbara Johnson&nbsp;- Library Media Specialist, Jack Jackter Intermediate School; Member, American Association of School Librarians; Former President, Connecticut Association of School Librarians</li>
<li>Mary Richardson&nbsp;- Teen Librarian, Simsbury Public Library; Co-Host&nbsp;<a href="https://anchor.fm/the-book-jam">"Book Jam"</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/the-book-jam">&nbsp;</a><a href="https://anchor.fm/the-book-jam">Podcast</a></li>
</ul>

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

Where We Live is a call-in talk show about who we are in Connecticut and our place in the world.

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Produced by Connecticut Public, '<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/show/where-we-live/about">Where We Live'</a> puts Connecticut in context. Host Catherine Shen brings us fascinating, informed, in-depth conversations and stories beyond news headlines.  We start local, but we take time to explore domestic and international issues and consider how they impact us personally and here at home.

The American Library Association (ALA) reported an “unprecedented spike” in book removal requests last fall, tallying 330 from September 1 to December 1. The ALA noted "a focus on books that address the voices and lived experiences of Black, Indigenous, and people of color and LGBTQIA+ individuals."