SXSW EDU 2025
Beyond Book Banning: Why Diverse Books Matter
Description:
Protecting diverse books is central to the struggle for academic intellectual freedom. Research shows having diverse and inclusive materials has real world impacts on gains in student achievement. Learn reasons for defending intellectual freedom, helpful strategies and research to communicate the importance of diverse literature, and why this matters in a learner-centered environment. Take away helpful resources for supporting intellectual freedom in a K12 environment.
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Takeaways
- Learn about diverse books research and the impact of access in classrooms and libraries on student achievement
- Understand how libraries and librarians defend intellectual freedom by protect reading access for the rights of youth
- Access helpful resources, communication tips and research for supporting intellectual freedom in a K12 environment
Speakers
- Becky Calzada, District Library Coordinator, Leander ISD
- Carolyn Foote, Consultant, TX FReadom Fighters
Organizer
Becky Calzada, District Library Coordinator, Leander ISD
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