On another site I examine Catholic integralism and Christian nationalism and analyze how they influence the Oklahoma Catholic virtual charter school.
A “Front Desk” View of Race-Based Book Banning
While it has faced many censorship challenges, Kelly Yang’s “Front Desk” is a story of resilience and hope.
Using Book Bans to Whitewash Latino History, Part 2
Is “Separate is Never Equal” anti-white and anti-American? We look at the text and illustrations to find out.
Oklahoma Book Banners Do Not Prioritize Protecting Children
Given their differing treatment of a teacher promoting diverse literature and a coach alleged to engage in abuse involving nudity, it is clear Oklahoma book banners do not make protecting children their top priority.
Using Book Bans to Whitewash Latino History, Part 1
Duncan Tonatiuh’s “Separate Is Never Equal” has been falsely claimed to make young readers feel discomfort, guilt and anguish.
Accessible Fonts for Low-Vision Readers
Different options for typefaces improving reading speed, print size and reading acuity are a tremendous benefit for readers and publishers.
I am an Oklahoma Catholic, and I Oppose the Catholic Charter School
I am a Catholic Christian, living in Oklahoma, and I unequivocally oppose using public money to fund a state-sponsored Roman Catholic charter school.
An Accessible Monospaced Font for Low-Vision Developers
The new Intel One Mono font is designed to reduce coding errors by reducing eyestrain and developer fatigue.
Book Bans Create Hostile Environments
Book bans create hostile environments. Legally addressing the damage this causes is an effective way of combatting these destructive bans.
Book-Banning and the Mirrors and Windows of Children’s Literature
Comparing books to mirrors, in which readers can see their own experiences reflected, and windows, through which they can peer into unfamiliar lives, settings, and events has become almost a truism in children’s literature circles.
