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Stop by the Norfolk Campus to help us complete our Halloween bingo sheet!

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TCC Libraries along with Virginia Beach Public Libraries and Tutoring were having fun at the VET Expo!  Answering questions about the library and tutoring services to about 30 students or future students.  

"You cannot uneducate the person that has learned to read"  -Cesar Chavez

Cesar Chavez.  Strong believer in nonviolent protests. Civil Rights for farm workers advocate.  Established the United Farm Workers of America in 1962.  U.S. Navy Veteran. Posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1993.

Search for titles by or about Cesar Chavez.  TCC students can also use InterLibrary Loan to search for titles not available in our catalog but may be available at another library.

Image "cesar chavez(detail)" by mRio CC By 2.0

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"It is important for all of us to appreciate where we come from and how that history has really shaped us in ways that we might not understand."  -Sonia Sotomayor

Justice Sonia Sotomayor.  Appointed to the Supreme Court by former president Barack Obama in 2009.  Recipient of the Pyne Prize from Princeton and a bestselling author.  Advocate for Latinx representation in the legal system.

Search for titles by or about Sonia Sotomayor.  TCC students can also use InterLibrary Loan to search for titles not available in our catalog but may be available at another library.

Photograph Wikiipedia Public Domain 

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(Blog post co-authored by Ruthie D., TCC Libraries, Portsmouth)

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Here are a few examples of what TCC Libraries have available.

• A book of potential interest: Breast Cancer, edited by Dedria Bryfonski
• Health Portal Research Guide
• More information, including overviews and statistics, is available through the American Cancer Society.    

Need more help? We look forward to hearing from you!

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Image: Christy C., TCC Libraries, 2023

(Blog post authored by Christy C., TCC Libraries, Norfolk)

Hey besties, let’s talk for a minute about banned and challenged books.

So, banned and challenged books are a big deal in the literary world. 

• Banned books are ones that have officially been prohibited and completely removed from public institutions, therefore restricting access to the content.
• Challenged books face objections or concerns, but may still be available while the challenge is being addressed.

So, why should we even care? Well, it’s all about freedom of speech and expression. When books get banned or challenged, diverse voices and unique ideas are silenced. We should be able to read and explore different perspectives.

These books can tackle some heavy topics like LGBTQ+ issues, racism, religion and even sexual content. They often give a voice to marginalized communities and help us understand their experiences. Literature helps us think about all viewpoints and experiences.

But here’s the kicker: banning or challenging these books doesn’t make those issues disappear! Let's have conversations and celebrate the freedom to read!

So, next time you spot a banned or challenged book, grab it, devour it, and share it with your friends. Embrace diversity and keep the pages turning during Banned Books Week and beyond!

Tag us on social media and tell us what your favorite banned books are! Also, comment on this blog post!

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