And Tango Makes Three: anti-ethnic penguins?

It was recently called to my attention that on the ALA’s list of the “10 Most Challenged Books,” And Tango Makes Three is listed as being challenged not only for the to-be-expected reasons such as “homosexuality” (although at least one of those penguins could probably be considered bi), being “anti-family” (ironic, yes, when alleged regarding [...]

On saying “no” (or at least “no, but”)

Like so many of you, I have taken on too much. *sigh*
Like many librarians, I’m a pleaser.  I want to say “yes.” Oh, I may buck at authority structures, but really, I want to make the world a better place and everyone’s day brighter. (Obviously, unlike some bloggers, I have never been accused of being [...]

Sucked into teacher-librarian advocacy, part I

I’m feeling terrible bad-blogger guilt at the close of this autumn, for not having posted as much as I intended.  Oh, if only you could see the many drafts I have written, but haven’t had the time to polish enough to feel confident putting out there for the world!  Typical blogger’s lament, I know.  I’m [...]