Innocent Children and Frightened Adults: Why Censorship Fails (at From The Square: The NYU Press Blog)
In recognition of the American Library Association’s Banned Books Week, I’ve written a short piece for From the Square: The NYU Press Blog. It’s called “Innocent Children and Frightened Adults: Why Censorship Fails.” Here’s a brief excerpt: While censorship will not keep young people safe, censors and would-be censors are right about two things. First,