63. Sold (Part 1: Why It's Banned)

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Since 2021, an unprecedented number of Young Adult books, especially ones with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC characters, have been removed from libraries across the country. In this podcast, our mission is to provide clarity and context during this period of record-breaking book challenges by discussing banned books. Please join us for our conversations! Books are meant to be read.

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63. Sold (Part 1: Why It's Banned)

Rogue Librarians

30 minutes 46 seconds

3 months ago

63. Sold (Part 1: Why It's Banned)

In this episode we discuss why the book Sold, by Patricia McCormick, appears in ALA’s Top 10 most challenged books of 2024.

Here are some links relevant to our conversation:

About Patricia McCormick and the book

Patricia McCormick’s Web page for the Sold
Unite Against Banned Books. Book Resume:Sold

Information on why Sold has been banned.

Texas Freedom to Read Project.

Information on human trafficking

International Labor Organization. “50 million people worldwide in modern slavery”
International Justice Mission: “Sex Trafficking”
National Human Trafficking Hotline:

Phone: 888-373-7888
text: 233733.

Information on our Banned Bits Segment

Article from the Oregon Capital Chronical: “Oregon ‘freedom to read’ library bill heads to governor’s desk”
The article references Oregon Senate Bill 1098