Book Bans and Brave Librarians: Fighting for Freedom of Expression in Virginia Defense of Democracy Podcast

In this episode, Karen sits down with Lisa, the executive director of the Virginia Library Association, about the attack on democracy and the challenges faced by libraries and schools in Virginia. They discuss the vulnerability of school librarians, the evolution of attacks on books, and the rise of social media and misinformation. Lisa shares examples of sexually explicit labeling and the importance of librarians' expertise in book selection. They also discuss the Unite Agains...