If you're not exactly sure what banned books are and why it's important to read them, let's chat about it. This topic has been heavy on my mind in light of the 2025 trump administration. Sorry that this video sort of ended up being directed towards Americans-reading banned books is important for everyone, everywhere.
Emily's video on banned books: ua-cam.com/video/btVf45hlHrk/v-deo.htmlsi=fo6Mapn6mB6b5N78
sources:
pen.org/book-bans/pen-america-index-of-school-book-bans-2023-2024/
publishyourpurpose.com/blog/why-book-banning-bad/
www.nea.org/nea-today/all-news-articles/how-project-2025-would-devastate-public-education
www.ala.org/news/2025/01/book-bans-are-real
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✨timestamps✨
00:00 what are banned books
00:48 rise in book banning
01:44 lgbtq+ books
02:23 bipoc books
04:11 banned book recs
07:24 closing thoughts
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