- Editorial:
- KNOPF
- Materia:
- +12 Novela
- ISBN:
- 978-1-5247-7147-8
PROPERTY OF THE REBEL LIBRARIAN
ALLISON VARNES
Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut in the spirit of The View from Saturday or Frindle.
When twelve-year-old June Harpers parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they take strict parenting to a whole new level. And everything June loves about Dogwood Middle School unravels: librarian Ms. Bradshaw is suspended, an author appearance is canceled, the library is gutted, and all books on the premises must have administrative approval.
But June cant give up books . . . and she realizes she doesnt have to when she spies a Little Free Library on her walk to school. As the rules become stricter at school and at home, June keeps turning the pages of the banned books that continue to appear in the little library. Its a delicious secret . . . and one she cant keep to herself. June starts a banned book library of her own in an abandoned locker at school. The risks grow alongside her librarys popularity, and a movement begins at Dogwood Middlea movement that, if exposed, could destroy her. But if its powerful enough, maybe it can save Ms. Bradshaw and all that she represents: the freedom to read.
Equal parts fun and empowering, this novel explores censorship, freedom of speech, and activism. For any kid who doesnt believe one person can effect change
and for all the kids who already know they can!
