James LaRue - On Censorship: A Public Librarian Examines Cancel Culture in the US

James LaRue reflects on his 40-year career and the challenges faced regarding censorship in public libraries. He identifies four main reasons for book challenges: personal prejudice, parental fears during children's transitional ages, demographic anxieties about marginalized voices, and recent partisan attempts to control content. Despite these pressures, LaRue remains committed to the public library's mission as a place for diverse perspectives and individual exploration, emphasizing its role in preserving the full human story and supporting intellectual freedom.