Challenges
If you have concerns about a book we have in our collection at Bridgeland, please feel free to call our principal, Mike Smith, or me, Beth Keene. We are more than happy to sit and discuss and understand your concerns. It's important to keep the dialogue open and seek to understand all interests, intentions, rights, discomforts and comforts, concerns, etc.
Bridgeland High School Main Line:
832-349-7600
CFISD Library Resources - if you do feel compelled to request a formal reconsideration for a book, resources are located here. Let us know if you need assistance.
Other resources:
American Library Association on Book Banning
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/banned-books-qa
Book banning kills expertise
https://bookriot.com/book-banners-weaponizing-resources/
Library Bill of Rights
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/intfreedom/librarybill
Other things to consider:
Book banning is censorship.
Book challenges and book banning does not make a book go away. In fact, it can bring increased interest in a book.
A book not be right for you, but it may provide bibliotherapy for another person.
Librarians have a master degrees in library science. We take oaths to serve all students.
There is no evidence that a book can significantly change a person's lifestyle choice. However, there is evidence that a book can save a child's life. It can be affirming, therapeutic, relative, insightful, timely, relatable, and welcoming.
Reading other viewpoints is a great way to affirm your own personal viewpoints. It also brings understanding and realization.