In 2022 a school librarian spoke at a public library board meeting about book challenges and how there are policies in place for parents who are concerned about items. She was then maligned horribly online both by people she knew and by total strangers. In That Librarian, Amanda Jones talks about her experiences, her choice to sue for defamation, and about the people who stood by her throughout the process. It’s a difficult read due to the attitudes she faced (and still does) and the unfair consequences of simply speaking up. However, she reiterates many times how important it is to speak up anyway.
-Karen, Children’s Room
