Our Classroom

Episode 136 | What Book Banning Really Means — and Why the Language Matters


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In this follow-up to “The Difference Between Harmful Books and Harm-Exposing Books,” host Roberto Germán responds to a public comment on Lorena Germán’s recent post — a comment that reflects a common misunderstanding about book banning and access.

In this episode, Roberto unpacks the language used in conversations about “restricted” versus “banned” books, revealing how the distinction is often used to downplay the real issue: power and control in education. 

Through reflection and challenge, this episode invites listeners to rethink what it means when schools remove certain stories — and who ultimately benefits when harm-exposing books are kept off the shelves.

Resources 
  • Blog: “Harmful Books vs. Harm-Exposing Books” by Lorena Germán

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