What is it?
What is it?
"But [they] really should be uncomfortable. Being uncomfortable is a human condition. We use books to help us make sense of it and to learn and to grow.” - Laurie Halse Anderson
Speaking for the Voiceless (PEN America)
Laurie Halse Anderson with Ali Velshi (interview)
Laurie Halse Anderson Discusses Censorship, its Frightening Impact, and the Need for Conversation (School Library Journal)
Facts about SPEAK's awards & censorship attempts (Wikipedia)
Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for Literacy in All Subjects:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.CCRA.SL.1:
Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations.
Social Studies Standards:
Civics and Government (CG):
CG.9-12.3: Analyze the impact of government decisions on individuals and groups.