Pat Scales
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Scales on Censorship | Gag Order on the Women's March
A principal’s effort to limit student speech comes every January.
When the Teacher’s a Climate Change Denier | Scales on Censorship
Censorship expert Pat Scales provides advice on a teacher's claims of a “political hoax,” a warning to avoid books with the N-word, and other challenging situations.
Teacher Shames Students for Book Selection, Reading Ability | Scales on Censorship
Pat Scales advises school librarians on teachers judging a book by its page count and forcing students to return books above their reading level.
A Parent Says No to 'Malala' | Scales on Censorship
Pat Scales weighs in on challenging reading choices, a library clerk who judges reading selections, and a panel on gun violence.
Facing the PTA | Scales on Censorship
Parents' concerns about a YA collection; a grandmother questions a Newbery honoree.
Questioning Ethnic Portrayals; When Teachers Denigrate YA | Scales on Censorship
Censorship expert Pat Scales fields questions on cultural misrepresentation in fiction, challenged books, and more.
Sexual Assault Discussions | Scales on Censorship
Date rape impacts a community; appropriate holiday decor; protesters at a Halloween event.
Alexie and Asher Redux | Scales on Censorship
How much do authors’ reputations drive book challenges?
Questioning 'The Hate U Give' | Scales on Censorship
A frequently challenged book club pick; insisting on the Pledge of Allegiance