As a former K–5 teacher, a mom, and a Black woman in NC, I know the power of access. Historically, people who look like me were denied the right to read and write. That’s why book bans feel personal.
Books have always been more than stories — they’re survival, freedom, and proof that our voices matter.
As a former K–5 teacher, a mom, and a Black woman in North Carolina, I know the power of access. Historically, people who look like me were denied the right to read and write. That’s why every book pulled from a shelf feels personal.
In my new series, I’m diving into book bans across NC — starting with “And Tango Makes Three,” a picture book about two penguins raising a chick that’s been challenged for its LGBTQ+ themes.
“And Tango Makes Three” via Little Simon
Because this isn’t just about banned books, it’s about what we lose when fear decides what we’re allowed to learn, imagine, or become.
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