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We are smack in the middle of Banned Books Week (Sept. 22-28) and I celebrate every year. Based on archival lists, I have read a few several a lot banned books. You might be surprised to find out how many books you’ve read that were at one time or another banned or restricted at schools, libraries and … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Rebel
Over the weekend, I finish reading a book I borrowed from my local library, appropriately titled, “The Library Book,” by Susan Orlean. It was about the 1986 fire at the Los Angeles Central Library that destroyed hundreds of thousands of books and other library materials - maps, film, music scores, plays, art... From the book: … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Fire
We are in the middle of Banned Books Week, so what better time to be rebellious and dig into a book filled with diverse ideas, sacrilegious themes, and offensive language. Delve into books like “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Lord of the Flies,” or “All the Kings Men.” Maybe read “The Jungle,” or “Animal … Continue reading 100 Word Challenge: Read
Each year the American Library Association's Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles a list of books banned, or challenged for removal, in libraries and classrooms. The main reasons for these challenges are because of parental concerns over what they consider inappropriate language, sexual content, violence, drug and alcohol use, and racism or religious intolerance. After perusing the … Continue reading I read banned books
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