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Posted By Jonathan M. Kelley,
Friday, March 22, 2013
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A correction from the most recent FTRF Newsletter applications for the Judith F. Krug Memorial Fund for Banned Books Week grants will open next week. The deadline for submissions will be April 30.
Check back on Tuesday for details.
Our apologies for the delay - and thanks for all the interest!
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Posted By Jonathan M. Kelley,
Wednesday, March 20, 2013
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 Audrey Barbakoff, 2011 recipient of FTRF's Gordon M. Conable Conference Scholarship, was named last week one of Library Journal's "Movers and Shakers" for 2013. Under the category "Change Agents," the magazine made specific mention of the "Radical Home Economics" program she has implemented at Bainbridge Island Library and the "Ferry Tales" book club for Puget Sound commuters. Last year, Barbakoff was named an ALA Emerging Leader, one of two sponsored by the Public Library Association. Applications for the 2013 Conable Conference Scholarship are open through April 5. As Audrey said in her report to the FTRF Board: [The Conable Scholarship] was an incredible opportunity for me not only to attend my first ALA annual conference, but also to experience ALA in a different and deeper way than I would have on my own.
Congratulations, Audrey, and keep up the great work!
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Posted By Jonathan M. Kelley,
Friday, March 15, 2013
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The Freedom to Read Foundation today issued a FOIA request to the Chicago Public Schools for all documents related to the removal of the graphic novel "Persepolis" from district schools. Additionally, the ALA Office for Intellectual Freedom has written a letter urging CPS to reinstate the book for district students. The OIF Blog has more on the situation, including text of the letter to CPS: As documented by DNAinfo.com and other blogs, the Chicago Public Schools yesterday ordered all copies of the award-winning graphic novel Persepolis out of schools district-wide. Initially the order seemed to have applied to libraries, but the head of school libraries has since issued a directive that, pursuant to its collection development policy, the book is to remain on library shelves. OIF staff spoke with a CPS official this afternoon, she was confirmed that the books were removed due to what she termed "graphic illustrations and language" and concerns about "developmental preparedness" and "student readiness." While still in school libraries, they are out of classroom libraries and teaching curriculum until they can "control" how the book is being presented. She said there was no timeline for CPS's evaluation. CPS CEO Barbara Byrd-Bennett has also issued a memo to CPS principals regarding the removal.
Follow @FTRF and @OIF for the latest on this developing situation.
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Posted By Jonathan M. Kelley,
Thursday, March 14, 2013
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 FTRF's quarterly publication, Freedom to Read Foundation News, is made available in print and online as a benefit to FTRF members. The most recent issue, March 2013, is now posted - to access it, just log on to your member profile. If you have not renewed your membership for 2013, you'll get a prompt to do so. If you are not yet a member, we encourage you to join today! This issue features articles on the recent victory in the Utah book banning case; remembrances of Carolyn Forsman and Russell Shank; and an article by member Adriana McCleer about the Downs Award-winning Librotraficante and the Tucson Unified School District controversy. Past issues, including the December 2012 issue, are available to everyone at http://www.ftrf.org/?Newsletter_Archives. Questions? Please contact Jonathan Kelley at jokelley@ala.org or (312) 280-4226.
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Posted By Jonathan M. Kelley,
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
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 Those attending the ACRL National Conference in Indianapolis next month - and all FTRF members and fans in the area - are invited to join us at the Kurt Vonnegut Memorial Library on Thursday, April 11, for a Freedom to Read Foundation Meet & Greet. This is an informal event designed to introduce people to FTRF staff, trustees, and members; learn about FTRF's recent and upcoming activities; and check out this great tribute to a legendary writer. There is no cost to attend (we will, however, be encouraging membership to those interested). RSVP at our event page or on Facebook, or just show up between 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Vonnegut Library. Refreshments will be served, and representatives of the library will be on hand to give tours and answer questions. Many thanks to the Vonnegut Library for their assistance with this event! Questions, contact Jonathan Kelley at jokelley@ala.org or (312) 280-4226.
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