While the cries to ban books have grown louder recently, especially in political circles, it's nothing new in the context of American history. In fact, according to Dr. Miah Daughtery, past attempts to ban books have often had the opposite effect! Daughtery, the literacy director at the non-profit NWEA, believes that narrative text serves an important function in a diverse society, and is a critical tool for developing empathy within children. And when it comes to alternatives to banning books, she definitely has some thoughts...

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