De-Circulated
I began “De-Circulated” one afternoon in 2021 after I learned that many books were being banned in US schools. When I was growing up in a small town in rural Virginia, books were my lifeline. They introduced me to other countries, different political viewpoints, and notions of freedom and justice. The written words developed my mind’s eye – allowing me to envision a world beyond my small town.
Most books being banned today have black or brown protagonists or deal with the issues of racism, sexuality or gender. Consequently, young people already struggling with identity and acceptable role models are being denied opportunities to expand their knowledge and strengthen their voices through books.
It is distressing that the alternate viewpoints which allowed me to develop an inquiring and critical mind are being eliminated for our youth today.
