A Slow, Subtle Exercise in Censorship.

Clark, Elyse

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Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1986

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A Slow, Subtle Exercise in Censorship.

Clark, Elyse

School Library Journal, v32 n7 p93-96 Mar 1986

Relates events surrounding decision made by a public school board of education and school administrators to institute the policy of obtaining parental permission for students who want to borrow five Judy Blume books from the middle school library. Actions taken by the librarian and parental involvement are covered. (EJS)

Descriptors: Academic Freedom, Censorship, Committees, Elementary Secondary Education, Learning Resources Centers, Library Collections, Middle Schools, Personal Narratives, Policy, Reading Materials, School Libraries

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Media Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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