We discuss the dangers of book bans and censorship, the power of civic action on the local level, and the intersection of libraries and human rights.

Amanda's civic action toolkit recommendations are:

Use the library!
Follow Kelly Jensen at Book Riot on social media

Amanda Jones is a middle school librarian, an activist, and the author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America. She previously served as President of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians and has won numerous awards for her work in school libraries, including School Library Journal Librarian of the Year.