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Defending Challenged Texts

Do you find yourself wanting (needing) help to defend a particular text (e.g., Catcher in the Rye) from efforts to have it banned from your school's curriculum or library? There are capable IATE members ready and willing to:

  • Send letters of support for keeping that text available in your school
  • Provide arguments and rationale for keeping that text available in your school
  • Supply you with helpful materials relevant to your need
  • Attend school board meetings with you in order to keep that text available in your school

IATE members who can help or who to contact if you have knowledge to aid in defending challenged texts: Deborah Will 847-731-9475 (wk) 847-625-0378 (hm)