Toronto Public Library features collection of previously censored, banned books
“It’s really important to share ideas in a democratic society and we find if we remove books and information it suppresses that information, especially to marginalized communities,” Abbott said.by David A. Robertson, which the Durham District School Board previously said they had pulled from shelves because it includes content that could be harmful to Indigenous students and families.“It still is and was confusing to me about the book being pulled,” Robertson said.
“The purpose of the book was empowerment and representation. It’s antibullying. It’s about foster care and Indigenous children in foster care.” In April 2022, the Durham District School Board decided it would put the book back on its libraries’ shelves.Robertson said he appreciated the fact the Toronto Public Library was choosing to spotlight the books as part of this new movement.“They address really important things in history or contemporary society. They help us to learn about ourselves and each other and those are the books that build a stronger community.
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