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Is selecting school books censorship
The piece discusses book selection and censorship in Southern Illinois schools. It cites principal Kenneth Rushing burning a book over offensive language, librarians deferring to guidelines and parents, and the ALA stance favoring access to diverse viewpoints. It notes debates over sex education, civil rights, and the balance of ideas versus community values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Moenich
The
Southern Illinoisan
Kenneth Rushing
Southside
Herrin
Rushing
Illinois
Jack Murphy
Jeanne Hartman
Murphyshero High School
Ralph E. McCoy
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
Upton Sinclair
Harding
Boston
McCoy
J. D. Salinger
Robert Arnold
Carruther’s Middle School
Murphysboro
Arnold
Sallie Library
American Libraries Association
ALA