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Banned Books Week 2020
Once a year, the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom promotes Banned Books Week, a week that “spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.” I wanted to share some of the resources I think are vital in advocating and fighting against book censorship, as well as encourage you to revisit, read, share, and think/talk about frequently challenged or banned books. And if you are unfamiliar with…
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Banned Books Week 2019 | Reading Challenge Wrap-Up
Banned Books Week 2019 has come to an end. I talked about this event and introduced my personal reading challenge in this post, and now it’s time to talk about the books I was able to read from September 22nd – 28th (listed in order of first finished to most recent).
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Banned Books Week 2019 | Reading Challenge
Banned Books Week is almost upon us (September 22nd – 28th). This year, I want to actively participate in “highlight[ing] the value of free and open access to information” as well as show my “support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas”. < < READ MY WRAP-UP HERE >>
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#AtoZChallenge: Libraries
Could L be for anything else but Libraries?
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National Readathon Day 2016
Happy Wednesday, friends! I wanted to take a few minutes to help spread the word about National Readathon Day – which takes place this Saturday, May 21st. If you know about it, share your plans and any extra information below in the comments, and if you are just hearing about it, here is a quick introduction. A partnership between the American Library Association (ALA) and Penguin Random House, National Readathon Day is an opportunity to raise funds for and promote early childhood literacy through the ALA’s Every Child Ready to Read Initiative. The funds raised will specifically aid library programs aimed at literacy development of children five years and younger…
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Banned Books Week
*Happy* Banned Books Week! I put asterisks around Happy because the phrasing seems a little adverse, although it is appropriate because of its purpose. The observance of Banned Books Week was created in 1982 as a response to the overwhelming surge of literary censorship. Since then, over 11,000 books have been challenged because of “unsuitable” or “offensive” content. The American Library Association (ALA) receives reports of attempts to censor or ban books and uses the information to inform readers and the public of such controversies and to further promote informational access. “Okay,” you may be saying, “but censorship violates my right, authors’ rights of freedom of speech. You know, a basic amendment right.…
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