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Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won (and How You Can Too)

-Each demand to ban a book is a demand to deny each person3s constitutionally protected right to choose and read books that raise important issues and lift up the voices of those who are often silenced.R CDeborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom. In September 2021, the school board in York, Pennsylvania, voted to remove a record-breaking number of books from school libraries in its community. The Panther Anti-Racist Union (PARU) at Central York High School, comprised of four students and two advisors, successfully fought the ban by organizing protests, speaking at school board meetings, and participating in media interviews to raise awareness. In Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won (and How You Can Too), the members of PARUCChristina Ellis, Renee Ellis, Edha Gupta, Ben Hodge, Patricia A. Jackson, Olivia PituchCgive actionable advice on how to respond to book challenges that happen in your school and community. Learn how to push ba

Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won and How You Can Too

Ban This!: How One School Fought Two Book Bans and Won (and How You Can Too), the members of PARUCChristina Ellis, Renee Ellis, Edha Gupta, Ben Hodge, Patricia A. Jackson, Olivia PituchCgive actionable advice on how to respond to book challenges that happen in your school and community. Learn how to push back against book bans with arguments against the common reasons given to ban books in schools and public libraries, speak out against censorship, and win the right to intellectual freedom.

Bang!: The Art, History, and Science of Fireworks

Fireworks displays have long been an important part of cultural and religious celebrations, but they also are used as signals, in law enforcement and military uses, in firefighting, and in stage and film special effects. Find out how fireworks were invented, how modern pyrotechnics are made, and what types are available. Then learn how pyrotechnicians create displays for celebrations, how people stay safe when using them, how fireworks might light up the sky in the future, and more.

Banned Book

The words were dangerous. For as long as people have been expressing their opinions in writing, there have been those in positions of power who have succeeded in censoring those thoughts. In this timely and provocative parable, a book is first subjected to redaction, then removal from a library. What becomes of a banned book? Is it really just landfill fodder in the end? Readers must decide for themselves.

Barkley

This is the story of a small dog named Barkley who is having a bit of an identity crisis. Barkley sees all the dogs around him, and they each have something that makes them uniqueCbig dogs, fluffy dogs, long dogs, fierce dogs. But what kind of dog is Barkley? Just imagine his surprise when he discovers he's a LOST dog. Luckily, his owner Max helps him realize he's more than just that: he's a best friend dog, and that makes him a happy dog, too. And you can't ask for much more than that.

Bartholomew and the Morning Monsters

Mornings are never easy - especially when the monsters from last night3s dreams want to stay and play! Bartholomew struggles to get himself ready as the monsters from last night3s dreams sabotage the most simple of morning routines. A vast purple monster sits on his chest, making it hard to get up. A slug monster slimes his clothes, so he can3t get dressed. Brushing teeth, eating breakfast, and even going to the toilet all present challenges as the monsters mess around at Bartholomew3s expense. Will Bartholomew3s dad ever manage to get him out the door? Hilarious illustrations bring Bartholomew3s frustration and befuddlement alive in this deceptively simple story that anyone who is not a morning person is bound to relate to.

Baseball Buddies  

Meet the Baseball Buddies, a diverse group of young boys and girls who come together to form a baseball team. Each team member has their unique strengths and personalities. With the help of their enthusiastic coach, Coach Joe, they embark on an exciting journey to learn the basics of baseball and how to approach life's challenges with courage, determination, and teamwork. Baseball Buddies offers young readers heartwarming stories filled with friendship, sportsmanship, and life lessons, all centered around America's favorite past-time.

Bat Buddies (Bullfrog Books)

Which bats live underneath leaves? Which drink blood? Can bats really be the size of a bumblebee? Learn all about these furry fliers in Bat Buddies! Discover the physical features, habitats, behaviors, and diets of your favourite bats. Each book includes a range map to show where the bat species lives and a picture glossary to reinforce new vocabulary. Bright, full-colour photographs and photo labels complement the carefully levelled text to make reading easy and fun. Each title includes reading tips for teachers and caregivers, a table of contents, and an index.

Baxter and Danny Stand Up to Bullying

Baxter the Bunny is the fastest animal in the forest. Danny the Bear is the best dancer. Baxter and Danny like to run and dance together in the forest . . . until Buford Blue Jay comes along. Buford makes up mean names for all the animals in the forest. With the help of Queen Beth of the Bees, Baxter and Danny learn how to start feeling better and help the other animals in the forest feel better too. Together, they are able to stand up to Buford's bullying! Included is a Note to Parents and Other Caregivers with more information about bullying and strategies for building self-esteem and resilience in children.

Be Inspired: Teens Who Overcame Adversity

Be Inspired: Teens Who Overcame Adversity showcases young individuals triumphing over extreme challenges, from physical disabilities to homelessness, in their lives. These teens will inspire others with their resilience and courage.