Bradshaw in Property of the Rebel Librarian, Allison Varnes has fought for her students. drives home important points about bureaucracy, oversight, and freedom."- Booklist "An accessible introduction to the importance of the freedom to read."- Kirkus ReviewsĪbout the Author Like librarian Ms.
This funny and fast read could be used to fuel discussions about book banning, censorship in general, and activism."- School Library Journal " take. June is a worthy and winsome heroine who is sure to charm.
it is the choices that June makes about her own life that give this novel its solidity and meaning."- The New York Times Book Review "This debut novel tackles the issue of censorship in a humorous and engaging way. "In our censorious times, that battle and the extremes through which is depicted are enough to keep the pages turning. and for all the kids who already know they can! " funny and fast read." - School Library Journal For any kid who doesn't believe one person can effect change.
A risky reading movement begins at Dogwood, which could destroy June-or gain enough power to protect the one thing she cares most about: the freedom to read! Equal parts fun and empowering, this novel explores censorship, freedom of speech, and activism. When her classmates realize she has access to contraband, she (secretly) becomes the most popular girl in school. Then June discovers a Little Free Library on her walk to school. What follows is a massive book ban at Dogwood Middle School, and suddenly everything June loves-the librarian, books, an author visit-is gone. It starts with one book deemed "inappropriate" by June's parents. until her parents take strict parenting to a whole new level. She follows the rules, plays flute in band, and spends her spare time reading. Book Synopsis Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut in the spirit of The View from Saturday or Frindle.
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