The Ithacan

Editorial: Supporting independent bookstores promotes community needs

By The Ithacan • November 3, 2023

Books are a critical tool for educating people on diverse experiences and perspectives, promoting representation and informing critical conversations.

Bookstores in Ithaca create inclusive spaces

By Kaeleigh Banda, Staff Writer • November 2, 2023

Independent bookstores in downtown Ithaca are selling diverse literature and creating inclusive spaces for community members to explore a variety of perspectives amid the rise of online shopping and an increase in book banning.

Commentary: Too soon? Why it’s important to be exposed to the wrong things in the right context

By Gabe Hendershot, Contributing Writer • September 6, 2023

What is education without exposure to new and potentially challenging content? This is the question that sticks with me as I learn about the recent book bans and curriculum changes happening across the country.

Commentary: Banning books is a futile practice serving no deed

By Derek Adams • February 28, 2023

Last March, I was invited by Christine Pearl ’11 to facilitate a book club session on my second favorite Toni Morrison novel, “Beloved.”