Each year the library celebrates 'Banned Books Week,' an initiative of the American Library Association. Banned Books Week celebrates our freedom to choose and our freedom to read. Many of the books that are banned or challenged each year are books for youth and teens. Take a look here at the most frequently challenged books of 2007. You may have read many or most of them already. You can read some teen reactions to banned books in this article in The Onion. Banned Books Week also has a page on Facebook. Go ahead, take a look and don't forget to exercise your right to read!
Showing posts with label Banned Books Week. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Banned Books Week. Show all posts
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Banned Books Week: September 27 - October 4
Each year the library celebrates 'Banned Books Week,' an initiative of the American Library Association. Banned Books Week celebrates our freedom to choose and our freedom to read. Many of the books that are banned or challenged each year are books for youth and teens. Take a look here at the most frequently challenged books of 2007. You may have read many or most of them already. You can read some teen reactions to banned books in this article in The Onion. Banned Books Week also has a page on Facebook. Go ahead, take a look and don't forget to exercise your right to read!
Tuesday, September 25, 2007
Do You Read Banned Books?
We hope so! And we hope you will celebrate Banned Books Week (9/29-10/7) by visiting the library and reading a banned book. Did you know that the most frequently challenged title in 2006 was the children's book And Tango Makes Three? If you have read it, please comment here. Check out the most frequently challenged books of 2006.
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