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
*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