The following is written by M Clark, instruction and reference graduate assistant for Special Collections and Archives While Pacific Island cultural experiences are far and few in Iowa, Special Collections and Archives is the proud host of a number of rare and highly regarded publications by prolific Pacific Islander creators or about the rich historiesContinue reading “Top 10 Pacific Islands materials in the University of Iowa’s Special Collections and Archives”
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10 Ye Old Banned Books
The following is written by SLIS graduate student Madison Knupp From October 1st through October 7th, the American Library Association (ALA) is celebrating Banned Books Week. The ALA first started Banned Books Week in 1982 due to a rise in book banning. However, the practice of book banning is not a new concept and hasContinue reading “10 Ye Old Banned Books”
10 Adolescent books to read at Special Collections & Archives
The following is written by Olson Graduate Research Assistant Kaylee Swinford Recognized as a powerful force, the Young Adult genre of fiction has taken the literary world by storm. With cultural phenomena like Twilight, The Hunger Games, and almost any book by John Green, it is difficult to imagine a time when there wasn’t YA.Continue reading “10 Adolescent books to read at Special Collections & Archives”