"Texas School's Underground Library Defies Book Bans"
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NPR
In response to hundreds of reported school book bans in Texas, some teachers and students have created underground libraries to provide access to banned books, particularly those featuring LGBTQ and minority characters. A Texas teacher has amassed around 600 banned books in her secret classroom library, aiming to expand students' access to diverse perspectives. However, the atmosphere in Texas has become increasingly hostile towards educators who support such initiatives, with some facing repercussions and even losing their jobs. Despite this, the teacher remains hopeful that book banning will eventually cease.