Book-ban attempts are rising in Canada. But so are the number of librarians and authors willing to fight them

As Canada marks the 40th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week, experts are highlighting the importance of students' being free to access books from a variety of perspectives and why schools must have (and stick to) clear policies when navigating book challenges that come their way. 

Book-ban attempts are rising in Canada. But so are the number of librarians and authors willing to fight them
A collection of seven children's books are seen displayed on a table in a school library.

As Canada marks the 40th anniversary of Freedom to Read Week, experts are highlighting the importance of students' being free to access books from a variety of perspectives and why schools must have (and stick to) clear policies when navigating book challenges that come their way.