Banned Books Month is an annual event celebrating the
freedom to read. Typically held in September, it highlights the value of free
and open access to information. Banned Books Week aims to bring together the
entire book community –- librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists,
teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support of the freedom to seek
and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.
The books featured during Banned Books Week
have all been targeted with removal or restrictions in libraries and schools.
While books have been and continue to be banned, part of the Banned Books Week
celebration is the fact that, in a majority of cases, the books have remained
available. This happens only thanks to the efforts of librarians, teachers,
students, and community members who stand up and speak out for the freedom to
read.
The American Library Association has produced
this list of Frequently Challenged Books which may be of interest
The following posts highlight some “classic” banned books.
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