Should parents ban books from the classroom? How can we tell the difference between healthy challenge and damaging challenge? Kelsey and Jonathan explore the buzz around banned and challenged books.

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Further Resources:

• Read “Should Christian Parents Ban Books?” by Gracy Olmstead at The Gospel Coalition.
• Why does literature matter for education, and especially for Christians? Read “Why Study Literature?” by Dr. Steven Hake.
• Learn more about the state of banned and challenged books in America at the American Library Association.

Kelsey’s 2023 Convention Schedule:

Greenville, SC | 3/39 - 4/1 | Great Homeschool Convention

Cincinnati, OH | 4/13 - 4/15 | Great Homeschool Convention

Pigeon Forge, TN | 5/4 - 5/6 | Teach Them Diligently

Orlando, FL | 5/24 - 5/28 | Florida Parent Educators Association

Denver, CO | 6/14 - 6/17 | Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference

Phoenix, AZ | 7/13 - 7/15 | Arizona Families for Home Education

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This episode is sponsored by Summit Ministries.

At Summit Ministries, we equip parents and leaders and give kids a stronger foundation to embrace a biblical worldview and learn to navigate complex topics, such as abortion, doubts, evolution, gender identity, and more. Save your seat in a Colorado or Georgia session this summer!

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