Yahoo /in-the-news/images/_logos/yahoo.svg As book bans surge nationwide, __Jan Lacina__ — professor at Texas Christian University and associate editor of the Early Childhood Education Journal — explores the benefits of diverse children’s literature in her new textbook for educators. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 14:08:38 -0800 August 4, 2026 68e35144-4c87-49d3-979f-4cc2820d1580 Jan Lacina College of Education https://www.tcu.edu/directory/images/jan-lacina-profile-lg.jpg https://www.tcu.edu/directory/profile/jan-lacina.php