Banned Books: Philomena Polefrone and the ABA’s fight to Protect Free Expression
We dive into the history of banned books, grassroots organizing, and the legal challenges involved in defending diverse literature with Philomena Polefrone, PhD
Author: Tiffany Chiang
Tiffany C. (she/her) (@readbytiffany) is a Taiwanese American bookstagrammer and book blogger. She is the co-founder of Subtle Asian Book Club (SABC), an international book club with 15,000+ members dedicated to amplifying Asian storytellers. She is passionate about uplifting marginalized voices and building connections through literature. SABC’s annual virtual book conference, Subtle Asian Book Con, has raised over $4,000 for various nonprofits to combat anti-AAPI hate, help public schools and libraries build and maintain robust Asian American literature collections, and make mental health more accessible for Asian communities worldwide. When she isn’t traveling for work or organizing her life for fun, she can be found annotating her favorite books, marathoning webcomics, staying up late reading manga, and brainstorming new ideas.
An Interview with Huda Fahmy & Anna Hersh
On today’s episode, we dive into literacy for young readers with graphic novelist Huda Fahmy and children’s bookshop owner Anna Hersh.
How to Fight Book Bans Via your School Board
One of the most crucial ways to get involved is by showing up to local school board meetings and even running for a position on the board yourself.