Lisa Williams Book Recommendations & Book Mentions

Lisa Williams

Speak, published in 1999, is a young adult novel by Laurie Halse Anderson that tells the story of high school freshman Melinda Sordino. This book was banned from schools because rape was bias against male students. Please read and let us know what you think. https://t.co/UXcl6jgd8Q

Lisa Williams

Toni Morrison's Pulitzer Prize Winning novel, Beloved is a book republicans have taken out of the school system in a nation with "Freedom of Speech." Why? Because their racism makes their children feel ashamed. Great book. Read it for yourself and tell us what you think. https://t.co/bQrpqkRvCn

Lisa Williams

New Kid is a 2019 graphic novel by Jerry Craft. The novel tells the story of Jordan Banks, who experiences culture shock when he enrolls at a private school. Another book banned because of the character's black experiences. Stand for Free Speech! Please read. https://t.co/J5LSIWF0Kf

Lisa Williams

The Hate U Give is a young adult novel by Angie Thomas that expanded from a short story she wrote in college in reaction to the police shooting of Oscar Grant. This book is now banned from schools because it's a book that makes you think. Please read. #BlackHistoryMonth https://t.co/zQIbeBJFma

Lisa Williams

I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings is a autobiography describing the early yrs of American writer & poet Maya Angelou. This book was banned by a school board this year. When will schools ban AR-15s instead of books on diversity. Please read this book by the great Maya Angelou. https://t.co/WW0oZZFAIc