Banned Books?! Really, there is such a thing. Groups or individuals head to public, school, or special libraries requesting a certain book pulled from a shelf for a variety of reasons. Their reasons vary, but are usually as a result of the author's personal actions or beliefs or the content in the book.
Librarians across the world strive to keep books on the shelves. Librarians strive to avoid censoring books; we believe parents and the individual can make the choice for himself, herself, or for one's own children.
Banning books inhibits free speech. Books have power to teach, inspire, unite, and honestly change the world. Books have power. Let's not limit that power by censoring books for everyone.
In order to celebrate Banned Book Week I will be posting more banned books and some of the ridiculous reasons they were banned or attempted to be banned. Be sure to check back all week long.
I'm a banned book reader. Are you?
The Kid's Banned Books List always surprises everyone. I'm assuming b/c the list is full of books they read and loved.
The YA and Adult Banned Book list is full of classics. A lot of the classics are banned... interesting huh?
Let's see how much of a rebel you are. How many banned books have you read?
Join the Rebellion. Read a Banned Book!
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