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Conversations Over Time

  • Are we Lucky for the First Amendment? A brief history of students' right to read

    Are we Lucky for the First Amendment? A brief history of students' right to read
    In December of 2007, author Marie Kelsey instructed readers on the history of the First Amendment and the right students have to read.
    Source: Knowledge Quest. Nov-Dec, 2007, Vol. 36 Issue 2, p26, 4 p.
    Publisher Info: American Library Association
    This source relates to the 2015 source because they both have to do with the First Amendment and state how important it is in school and with students.
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  • Evidence of Student Voices: Finding Meaning in Intellectual Freedom.

    Evidence of Student Voices: Finding Meaning in Intellectual Freedom.
    In November 2008, author Wendy Stephens put together a research project where she asked 16 seniors in high school to choose a banned novel and research why that sepcific novel was banned.
    Source: Knowledge Quest; November/December 2008, Vol. 37 Issue 2, p44-48, 5p
    This source relates to the 2014 source because they both had to do with finding reasons as to why certain novels are banned from being read by students.
  • Banned Books: Reasons for Banning Books

    Banned Books: Reasons for Banning Books
    The librarians at Butler University created a tab on their website on banned novels and reasons as to why novels are banned. Some reasons include racial issues, alcohol/drug abuse, etc.
    This source relates with the 2008 source because they both talk about the reasons why certain novels are banned and who makes the final decision of banning them,
  • THE FIRST AMENDMENT IN SCHOOLS: A RESOURCE GUIDE

    THE FIRST AMENDMENT IN SCHOOLS: A RESOURCE GUIDE
    The National Coalition Against Censorship is filled with a group of people who go around the country and speak about banning novels and how it is incorrect. The NCAC staff inform people on the reasons why it is incorrect and why people should have the freedom to read.
    This source relates to the 2007 source because they both talk about the importance of the First Amendment and why it should not be taken away from students of a certain age.