Event: Tuesday, March 7th, 4 pm - 5 pm in VLIB 260 and Online. To join online, register here: bit.ly/BeyondBannedBooksCS
With increased scrutiny of library and classroom books and of authors and their identities, there are increased calls for censorship by people who feel empowered to target schools as places of harm to their children and their families' beliefs and norms. What students can be taught and how they are taught are also under attack. What can teachers, school librarians, and students do to stem this tide of censorship? Join Dr. Shameem Rakha and Dr. Steven Morrison in exploring this question at our upcoming banned book event, “Censorship and Schooling: What can Teachers and Students Do?”
If you have a disability that requires special materials, services, or assistance, please complete the online accommodation request form as soon as possible to help us better understand your specific needs. If you have additional questions, contact the Access Center at 360-546-9739 or van.access.center@wsu.edu.
Panelists/Presenters
Dr. Shameem Rakha is an Associate Professor in the College of Education, Department of Teaching and Learning, at Washington State University Vancouver. Prior to earning her Ph.D. from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign in the College of Education, Department of Education, Policy, and Leadership in 2013, Dr. Rakha was a K-12 teacher for 17 years. On the Vancouver campus, in addition to instructing classes, she presently serves as the Coordinator of the BA in Elementary Education Program and serves as the Campus Director for Faculty Equity and Belonging. Dr. Rakha is a founding member of the Building a Community of Equity (BaCE) Program and serves as a core member of this team, providing workshops to campus faculty and staff on topics related to anti-racism, equity, and inclusion.
Dr. Steven Morrison is a lecturer in Teaching and Learning at Washington State University Vancouver. His research outlines the intersection of multilingual, cross-cultural teacher identity, the wealth of student cultural knowledge, and classroom practice.
This is the third event for the WSU Vancouver Library’s event series, “Beyond Banned Books” Join us throughout the year as we hear from those taking action towards justice for our local and intercultural communities. For information about past and future events, visit: https://libguides.vancouver.wsu.edu/beyondbannedbooks