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 … Continue reading Banned Books Week 2020
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). Are You There God? … Continue reading Banned Books Week 2019 | Reading Challenge Wrap-Up
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 >> But first, a little … Continue reading Banned Books Week 2019 | Reading Challenge
Could L be for anything else but Libraries? Jay Niles Memorial Library is the library in my hometown. The children in the Niles family donated the building and funds to construct a public library for community members. Construction was finished in 1918, and since then, a new addition and an influx of materials has made the library a pillar … Continue reading #AtoZChallenge: Libraries
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 … Continue reading National Readathon Day 2016
*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. … Continue reading Banned Books Week