The Impact of Book Bans on Literacy and Worldview
Format
Oral Presentation
Faculty Mentor Name
Cynthia Dobbs
Faculty Mentor Department
English
Abstract/Artist Statement
This research project analyses how book bans and censorship affect literacy and world view of students nationwide. For the project, I researched the history of book bans and explored the ethical consequences of such bans, particularly when minority voices are silenced. My main source material was statistical data from Pen America and informational articles and interviews. Some dataincluded in this project provide a breakdown of banned and challenged books within the United States and why their content has been deemed inappropriate. What I find most important about this project is highlighting the power that literature written by BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors have on their readers by shaping each student’s relationship with the world.
Location
Information Commons, William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center
Start Date
29-4-2023 10:00 AM
End Date
29-4-2023 1:00 PM
The Impact of Book Bans on Literacy and Worldview
Information Commons, William Knox Holt Memorial Library and Learning Center
This research project analyses how book bans and censorship affect literacy and world view of students nationwide. For the project, I researched the history of book bans and explored the ethical consequences of such bans, particularly when minority voices are silenced. My main source material was statistical data from Pen America and informational articles and interviews. Some dataincluded in this project provide a breakdown of banned and challenged books within the United States and why their content has been deemed inappropriate. What I find most important about this project is highlighting the power that literature written by BIPOC and LGBTQ+ authors have on their readers by shaping each student’s relationship with the world.