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You Can't Say That! Writers For Young People Talk About Censorship Free Expression And The Stories They Have To Tell
You Can't Say That! Writers For Young People Talk About Censorship Free Expression And The Stories They Have To Tell
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Description: What happens when freedom of expression comes under threat? In frank and wide - ranging interviews historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus probes the experience of thirteen leading authors of books for young people. A powerful photo essay on transgender teens is called anti - religious and anti - family. A meticulously researched primer on sex education stirs up accusations of pornography and child abuse. Picture books about two mommies (or two penguin daddies) set off a hue and cry. Two hugely popular children's series run afoul of would - be censors one for its scatological humour the other because it's deemed too scary. Kids books that touch on race sex Lgbtq matters the occult coarse language and more have found themselves under the scrutiny of those who challenge First Amendment rights. Tune in as thirteen top children's and young adult authors speak out about what it's like to have your work banned or challenged in America today. Prompted by Leonard S. Marcus's insightful questions they discuss why their books have faced censorship both blatant and soft how the challenges have or haven t affected their writing and why some people feel they have the right to deny access to books. In addition Leonard S. Marcus puts First Amendment challenges in a historical context and takes a promising look at the vibrant support network that has risen up to protect and defend young people's rights. Authors interviewed include: Matt de la Pe a; Robie H. Harris; Susan Kuklin; David Levithan; Meg Medina; Lesl a Newman; Katherine Patterson; Dav Pilkey; Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell; Sonya Sones; R. L. Stine and Angie Thomas.
Title: You Can't Say That! Writers For Young People Talk About Censorship Free Expression And The Stories They Have To Tell
Brand: Candlewick Press U. S.
Barcode: 9780763690366
Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Date: 9/16/2021
Category: People & Places (Children's / Teenage)
Description: What happens when freedom of expression comes under threat? In frank and wide - ranging interviews historian and critic Leonard S. Marcus probes the experience of thirteen leading authors of books for young people. A powerful photo essay on transgender teens is called anti - religious and anti - family. A meticulously researched primer on sex education stirs up accusations of pornography and child abuse. Picture books about two mommies (or two penguin daddies) set off a hue and cry. Two hugely popular children's series run afoul of would - be censors one for its scatological humour the other because it's deemed too scary. Kids books that touch on race sex Lgbtq matters the occult coarse language and more have found themselves under the scrutiny of those who challenge First Amendment rights. Tune in as thirteen top children's and young adult authors speak out about what it's like to have your work banned or challenged in America today. Prompted by Leonard S. Marcus's insightful questions they discuss why their books have faced censorship both blatant and soft how the challenges have or haven t affected their writing and why some people feel they have the right to deny access to books. In addition Leonard S. Marcus puts First Amendment challenges in a historical context and takes a promising look at the vibrant support network that has risen up to protect and defend young people's rights. Authors interviewed include: Matt de la Pe a; Robie H. Harris; Susan Kuklin; David Levithan; Meg Medina; Lesl a Newman; Katherine Patterson; Dav Pilkey; Justin Richardson and Peter Parnell; Sonya Sones; R. L. Stine and Angie Thomas.
Title: You Can't Say That! Writers For Young People Talk About Censorship Free Expression And The Stories They Have To Tell
Brand: Candlewick Press U. S.
Barcode: 9780763690366
Pages: 240 Pages
Publication Date: 9/16/2021
Category: People & Places (Children's / Teenage)