The Unwritten Chapter focuses on the increase of censorship in schools following new laws in Florida. We sit down with authors and organizations to see the perspective of both sides on how the removal of certain books from schools are impacting students. Listen as we navigate the growing changes of the education system in the state.
Episode 1: Defying Censorship in Education
Michael Woodward Jr., children’s literature professor and author, breaks down the importance of having accessibility to multicultural literature in classrooms in Florida. Woodward Jr. fights for the intellectual freedom of children through the art of storytelling and discusses how he navigates the current legislature as an educator, author, and father.
Episode 2: Opening Pandora’s Box
Moms For Liberty Broward Chapter members, Sarbina Artiles and Alex Allen, explain their mission to improve the public school system in Broward County. They talk about their push to increase parental rights in classrooms for students to learn about appropriate content in schools. The members break down the types of books being challenged in schools and explain why parents should have more say in what their kids are exposed to.
