That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America

Part memoir, part manifesto, the inspiring story of a Louisiana librarian advocating for inclusivity on the front lines of our vicious culture wars. “Amanda Jones started getting death threats, all for standing up for our right to read . . . but she’s not stopped fighting against book bans, or stopped advocating for access to diverse stories.” —Oprah Winfrey, in a speech at the 2023 National Book Awards"As an author whose novels have been banned . . . I have been waiting for a book like this one.” —Jodi Picoult, #1 New York Times bestselling author“Thank you [Amanda Jones] for fighting back, for standing up in Louisiana for the ever-expansive imaginations of our kids. People like you are TRUE heroes. TRUE treasures.” —Jason ReynoldsOne of the things small town librarian Amanda Jones values most about books is how they can affirm a young person’s sense of self. So in 2022, when she caught wind of a local public hearing that would discuss “book content,” she knew what was at stake. Schoo