Alice Knapp - A Book Sanctuary Library: Protecting Challenged Books

The video discusses the increasing number of book challenges in the U.S. and the response by libraries to protect intellectual freedom. It highlights the adoption of resolutions by the Connecticut Library Association and the establishment of book sanctuary libraries, starting with Chicago and followed by Stamford. The video emphasizes the importance of community support and legislative efforts in Illinois and Connecticut to protect libraries and librarians from legal repercussions for maintaining challenged books in their collections.

What challenges do librarians face regarding the selection of books?

Why is it important for libraries to protect challenged books according to the speaker?