This is so eloquently written by Confessions of a Book Addict. If you have time this week, please read a banned book. I’m choosing The Perks of Being a Wallflower which has been on by TBR list for a while.
I was always vaguely aware that there was such a thing as banned books, but I was still quite naive in my understanding of what constituted a “banned” book, and I was definitely under the impression that books weren’t banned in the democratic west of the world. I know, how wrong I was. What I found even more surprising are some of the titles that are challenged, including: Looking For Alaska by John Green, Neverwhere by Neil Gaiman, Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell and Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson.
Banned Books Week is an annual event held in September (though on this blog I will be posting about it for the entire month of September, including a giveaway and reviews of banned books). Just to kick things off I’ve decided to share why I believe in the freedom to read.
I believe in the freedom to read.
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Thank you for the kind words and the reblog! 🙂
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I’ve always felt strongly about this since I was a children’s librarian. Another series (which is one of my favorites) that is constantly banned is Harry Potter. Arrgghh!!! You gave voice to what I’ve always felt Rachel. Thank You!
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Aww, thanks so much!
As for the Harry Potter challenges – that just angers me, and I bet half the people (or more) challenging it have never even read it! Open your minds, people! HP was so important during my childhood, and I’m sure it will be important to many children for years to come!
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