Librarians in Connecticut say the number of book ban requests they’re fielding is still "soaring," and that the focus is on content relating to LGBTQIA+ identity and themes. Librarians have even looked to lawmakers for support in responding to these requests.
This hour, we get the latest from the state and national Library Associations, and hear from one teen services librarian.
But first, advocates and lawmakers hosted a vigil at the State Capitol on Wednesday for Nex Benedict, the 16-year-old student who died after a fight in the school bathroom in Oklahoma. Keith Brown with Gay Spirit Radio attended and reported on the event. He shares his insights.
GUESTS:
- Keith Brown: Host and Producer, Gay Spirit Radio
- Deborah Caldwell-Stone: Director of the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom
- Samantha Lee: Chair, Connecticut Library Association’s Intellectual Freedom Committee; Head of Reference Services at Enfield Public Library
- Mary Richardson: Teen Services Librarian, Simsbury Public Library; Co-Host "The Book Jam" Podcast
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