For any kid who doesn't believe one person can effect change. Property of the Rebel Librarian - Allison Varnes - Google Books. Bradshaw and all that she represents: the freedom to read.Įqual parts fun and empowering, this novel explores censorship, freedom of speech, and activism. But if it's powerful enough, maybe it can save Ms. The risks grow alongside her library's popularity, and a movement begins at Dogwood Middle-a movement that, if exposed, could destroy her. June starts a banned book library of her own in an abandoned locker at school. As the rules become stricter at school and at home, June keeps turning the pages of the banned books that continue to appear in the little library. Celebrate the freedom to read with this timely, empowering middle-grade debut in the spirit. As an adult reader, I was very appreciative of the way Varnes handled the perspective of the censors. Property of the Rebel Librarian ISBN: 9781524771508 Description. When 12-year-old June’s father finds a library book he deems inappropriate among her. and she realizes she doesn't have to when she spies a Little Free Library on her walk to school. Property of the Rebel Librarian is a thrilling, nuanced read and I forced myself not to make it last over two nights instead of devouring it all at once. Random House, 16.99 (288p) ISBN 978-1-5247-7147-8.

Bradshaw is suspended, an author appearance is canceled, the library is gutted, and all books on the premises must have administrative approval.īut June can't give up books. And everything June loves about Dogwood Middle School unravels: librarian Ms. When twelve-year-old June Harper's parents discover what they deem an inappropriate library book, they take strict parenting to a whole new level.

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Property of a rebel librarian