James LaRue

James LaRue has been a public library director for many years, as well as a weekly newspaper columnist and cable TV host. From January 2016 to November 2018, he was director of the Freedom to Read Foundation, and ALA’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. He has written, spoken, and consulted extensively on intellectual freedom issues, leadership and organizational development, community engagement, and the future of libraries. He lives in Glenwood Springs, Colorado.

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Blogs by James

Book Banning and 'On Censorship' Resources

"Read whatever they're trying to keep out of your eyes and your brain because that's exactly what you need to know.” ― Stephen King At...

Book banning is both real and damaging

Author James LaRue recently wrote the following article on why "Book banning is both real and damaging" for the Free Speech Center at...

Defending Free Expression in the Cancel Culture Era | Books Uncovered podcast

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