![]() ![]() now that books about sexual assault and other topics are being banned- i worry for students who rely on school libraries for access to literature,” she continued.įor this specific school year, book bans are most prevalent in Texas, Florida, Missouri, Utah, and South Carolina. we all find comfort in literature that reflects our experiences. “i remember sitting in my school library in high school, turning to books about sexual assault because i didn’t have anyone else to turn to. She even noted herself that a majority of banned books in the U.S touched on themes of 2SLGBTQ+ identities, race, gender, sexual assault, abortion, and American history. many actually seek these books out because they’re going through those experiences themselves,” Kaur said in an Instagram post Tuesday. ![]() ![]() but teachers and librarians say that students are old enough to be aware of the topics discussed in these books. parents want to ban books to protect their kids. ![]() “it deeply concerns me that there is a group of people hell bent on taking away literature that students find refuge in. Her work has been removed in at least 14 school districts in the first half of this school year alone. A post shared by rupi kaur poetry collection is known for touching on themes of violence, abuse, love, loss, and femininity. ![]()
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |