A Battle Reconsidered: Second Thoughts on Book Censorship and Conservative Parents

Suzanne M. Kauer believes we must honor all voices in the discussion of what books students should read; she refuses to simplify the issue of censorship by dismissing the multifaceted concerns parents have for saying no to certain books. Kauer advocates doing more listening—asking parents questions to better understand their perspectives—and thinking about and articulating our reasons for what literature we deem important to teach.