FReadom to Read

Two site posts in a row about our Library getting a Secure Room for our LGBTQIA+ kiddos. Why? Due to the fact we’re aggressively passionate about getting allies to our kids. Also, the news is chock whole of alarming illustrations wherever mom and dad, faculty districts, and communities are NOT supporting the flexibility to browse. The democratic independence to give ALL youngsters the option to locate books without the need of censorship or barriers.

It boils my blood! Why does it seem to be like we’re heading backwards with FREADom to read?

So, I needed to give you (pricey reader!) an case in point of our Pleasure Thirty day period ebook screen, our listing of Fiction textbooks, and how we promote it to our kiddos. Most of this publish is copied from our Daring Faculty Library Website, Instagram posts, &

what I shared as a result of our Canvas group announcement.

1 of my most revered Library pals, Laura C. Davies (Love her!) who I achieved when I was keynoting the ASTE Tech Convention in Anchorage Alaska had this to say on my Instagram article:

lauracdavies  Commented:

“Of course! I have my very own classroom library, comprehensive of assorted books,
and for the initially time in my job I actually puzzled if someone
would complain about my variety. I am likely to retain on bringing new
guides into my classroom since learners who require publications that encourage
inclusion know in which they can obtain them.”

What do you think?

While you are in this article, seize a duplicate of our Top 25 LGBTQIA+ Record of Fiction Publications   Or come to the Library Media Middle for a paper version on show. We’re featuring both fiction and nonfiction guides!

From our Instagram Posts:

Hey #MHMSMd Mountain Lions come test out our #MHMSPride 🏳️‍🌈 reserve display! You nevertheless have one more 7 days or so to test out a e-book & these are awesome! We have normally been and hope will usually be a #SafeSpace for all our youngsters! #LGBTQIA+ #Ally We’re featuring both of those fiction and nonfiction guides! #NOCensorship in this article!

🏳️‍🌈One of my learners checked out a e-book from this exhibit appropriate soon after I concluded location it up and questioned – “Do my dad and mom know what textbooks I check out from here?” To which I replied, “Nope. Not this yr. 

You have the right to read whatever you want with total perception of confidentiality. We would under no circumstances out you. But Politics can improve items. “

Sure, unfortunately, there are some school districts and states that want to notify mothers and fathers of the textbooks they check out out!” HORROR!

Why does it appear like we’re likely backwards and not forwards? i’d like to hear what you assume of the feedback. It scares me!

This is the complete pyramid screen! 🏳️‍🌈 #MHMSMd Mountain Lions occur on in & check out out our #MHMSPride guide display screen!

We have often been, and hope to always be, a #SafeSpace for all our youngsters! #LGBTQIA+ #Ally.

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