School Library Advocacy in the Media
It's been a busy week for the Library Association of Alberta since Minister Nicolaides' May 26, 2025 announcement regarding new policy to limit material available in school libraries.
LAA is working to ensure our concerns and message are heard by both the government and the public. We've been seeking opportunities to comment on the unfolding story in the media. For more information on the LAA's public message regarding the government announcement, please see the media stories below:
- Global News: Alberta plans to censor some library books in K-12 schools
- Calgary Herald: Librarian groups worry censorship in Alberta government policies coming on book selection
- 880 CHED, This Morning with Stacey Brotzel (LAA interview at 19:50)
- QR770, The Morning Brew with Andrew Schultz (Select May 28, 7:00AM, LAA interview is at 19:45)
- Edmonton Journal: Christian conservative group Action4Canada lobbied for review of books in Alberta schools
- Real Talk with Ryan Jespersen
- CBC Commotion with Elamin Abdelmahmoud