Banned Books Week is October 5-11

 

Book challenges and bans have increased in frequency in recent years. The titles pictured above, familiar to many adults, have been among those challenged historically. In 2024, 2,452 unique titles were challenged, a notably higher number than the annual average of 273 unique titles challenged from 2001–2020.

Banned Books Week began in 1982 in response to similar efforts. This year, Banned Books Week runs from October 5-11. Resources for educators can be found here.

Honor Hispanic Heritage Month

September 15 marks the start of National Hispanic Heritage Month, which recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of Americans of Spanish, Mexican, Caribbean, and Central and South American descent. This collection of curated materials can help you plan your instruction. We also have resources on display in the CML.

Welcome back to a new semester!

 

We're glad your back for another great year! The CML is here to support you on your journey to becoming a teacher. We can help you:

• Locate children's and YA literature, ebooks, reference books, professional resources and textbooks related to teaching
• Learn about teaching databases like Teachingbooks
• Prepare for licensure exams like the Praxis
• Offer professional development workshops, on topics like Social Emotional Learning and Virtual Instruction 
• Practice using a touchscreen monitor 
• Create lesson plans
• Borrow an Education Supply Box from Course Reserves at the Circulation Desk (includes markers, colored pencils, crayons, tape, scissors, etc.)
• Laminate small projects

Contact us to learn more.