PicLit in Response to Banned Books

Stephanie and I have similar feelings about Banned Books. We feel as though banning books only takes away from the potential enrichment that books can provide. Some difficult subjects are certainly found in books, but we feel that running away from these themes is an injustice to our future students. Students encounter life; thus, they encounter some of the challenged and banned elements in books. As teachers, we should provide support and guidance in a safe, open environment.


Here is our PicLit that conveys our feelings about books, as a whole.

No matter how old you are or what your background is, books allow you to ...

By: Julia Lacy and Stephanie Dowst