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Book Selections - 1st Display
In November 2023, I was given the opportunity to select books and design infographics for my own book display. I wanted to select books that reflected the events occurring around the world and how it related to our own country's political, social, and economic climate. Many of these books purposefully discuss uncomfortable topics.
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? From Here to Equality: Reparations for Black Americans in the 21st Century by William Darity Jr. & A. Kirsten Mullen examines a part of the long history of the fight for economic equity in the Black community. What does economic freedom mean to you?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? The Water Recycling Revolution: Tapping into the Future by William A. Haley & Rosemarie Alley speaks to the ongoing world issue of climate change and analyzes the effectiveness of water recycling? What does environmental freedom mean to you?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? How We Show Up by Mia Birdsong looks at the root of the separateness that plagues our divided nation: the lack of community. In a world with problems that can seem too substantial to fix, how can we focus on what we can control? How can we start working on the root of an issue and not put a band aid on a broken arm?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? Detours: A Decolonial Guide to Hawai’i by Hōkūlani K. Aikau, Vernadette Vicuna Gonzalez encourages us to view Hawaii with a more educated lens, paying respect to the island’s complex rich history and the U.S.’s part in it. How can we actively respect different cultures, history, and autonomies?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future?The End of the Myth by Greg Grandin calls into question the founding principles of America and analyzes how those principles have morphed to reflect the times. How does our past help inform us of the present?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? It is no secret the calls for sexual liberation have been loud and proud since the dawn of time. The Trouble with Normal: Sex, Politics, and the Ethics of Queer Life by Michael Warner takes a stance dynamic to the sexual liberation movement by reevaluating the movement’s goals. What does sexual liberation look like to you?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? This book may seem like an odd one and highly controversial, however that's why I picked it. As a nation, how do we confront the uncomfortable? Organs For Sale: Bioethics, Neoliberalism, and Public Moral Deliberation by Ryan Gillespie objectively lays out the nitty gritty of the debate surrounding how to increase human organ supply. How do you define what is ethical?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? This book may seem like an odd one and highly controversial, however that's why I picked it. As a nation, how do we confront the uncomfortable? Asking questions is an amazing practice that should be more encouraged. So, asking your library how it provides an intellectually open space is more than valid. Beyond Banned books: Defending Intellectual Freedom throughout Your Library by Kristin Pekoll discusses the importance of intellectual freedom within Librarianship and its serving institutions. How can the institutions serving you support your freedom?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? I chose Banned in the USA by Herber N. Erstel because, although it was published in 2002, it is contemporaneously reflective of the current political climate surrounding intellectual freedom within our education institutions. Have you ever read a banned book? Do you believe books should be banned? Why or why not?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? The Revolution That Wasn’t by Jen Schradie analyzes the intertwining of the digital age and political activism. With the continuous advancement of technology, what do you think political activism will look like in the future? Do you think online political activism is effective?
The current world events call into question our own history in the fight for freedom and begs us to question: What’s going on in the United States? What does freedom mean to every individual living/incoming here? How do we acknowledge our past, take care of our present, and prepare for the future? The more you run from something, the more it festers. This includes our nation’s history. Surviving Genocide: Native Nations and the United States from the American Revolution to Bleeding Kansas by Jeffrey Ostler investigates America’s foundation and the groups of people who were affected by it. Many of these effects are still present today. How is America’s past and present analogous to current events happening around the world? How can we respect the legacy of the land we live on?
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Book Selections - Last Display
In May 2024, a few days before graduation, I was asked to create my last display.
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