Point of View
We all have the right to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction.
We all have the right to both seek and receive information from all points of view without restriction.
You Have a Voice!
Comparing our own ideas with those of others.
Consider the Idea of Intellectual Freedom
Intellectual freedom is the cornerstone of a vibrant society, ensuring that individuals have the right to access, explore, and express a diversity of ideas and information without censorship or restriction.
Consider the Ideas of Popular Teen Writer, John Green
Consider the Ideas from a Political Point of View
How important is social media on politics? CLICK the video and view it to find out!
Consider the Ideas from the Librarian's Point of View
Your local librarian is ready to hear your concerns; however, there is a process to follow, and it is important to understand how Intellectual Freedom is at the foundation of collection policies.
Resources
IFEX- Defending and Promoting Free Expression
ASAL - American Association of School Librarians- "Defending Intellectual Freedom"
What can we do as parents to help our own children respect the cultures, rights, and preferences of others?
Literature acts as windows, mirrors, and sliding glass doors, allowing readers to enter a world where they can experience new things and cultures as well as relate to the familiar.