Episode 83 – The Quiet History of Book Censorship in Texas
January 20, 20269m 33s
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Show Notes
There’s a phrase we use and hear a lot in Texas.
“Don’t mess with Texas.”
It’s supposed to refer to us having a feeling of independence, grit, and self-reliance.But when it comes to books, and who gets to read them, we Texans have a long, complicated history of messing with what our fellow Texans do.
Today, when we hear about book bans or library purges, it can feel like something new. Like a sudden crisis.
But the truth is far less comfortable.
Book censorship in Texas isn’t an anomaly.It’s a tradition.
And like most traditions, it tells us a lot about who has power… and who’s afraid of losing it.
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