Stephen Chbosky - Perks of Being a Wallflower. Native of Pittsburgh. Jericho TV show - writer. Screenplay for Rent. Letter from a 15-year-old girl - book saved her from killing herself. He who saves a single life, saves the world entire. She got the book from her school library. If you fight at the right time, there is a trickle-down effect. When you reach out to that kid, you will save the world entire. 
Sarah S. Brannen - Uncle Bobby's Wedding. Illustrated Marlo Thomas' Giving Thanks. She was in Massachusetts; same-sex weddings were becoming a part of the landscape. Over 1 million kids living in same-sex households. Important not to be didactic. Guinea pigs illustration - wanted it to be universal. Colorado challenge - Jamie LaRue's (librarian) letter to support. Link from her website sarahbrannen.com
Not every parent is looking for the same thing - described a mother whose husband left her for another man - h0w can she begin to discuss this with her son.
Intellectual Freedom Committee - self-censorship and administrators - important issues. AASL is sponsoring a program at DC - SLJ article. Best defense - draw a heart - when you are choosing a resource, is it internal - in your heart or guided by external fear. If you allow fear to guide your decisions, you are not serving your patrons. Challenges to their work vs. personal attacks. Administratos - prepare in advance - write policy. When a challenge happens, there is procedure. Contact ALA - if schools do not follow policy.
Have a collection development policy - does the book meet the criteria? The New Inquisition by Jamie Larue.
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