banned books week 9/27/15-10/3/15

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

banned books week 9/27/15-10/3/15..... i am going to make a point to pick up one or two of these books! i have read two from the top ten 2014 list (second link). i have read Persepolis (also see the movie if you can) and The Kite Runner.

From Sept. 27 through Oct. 3, the American Library Association (ALA) promotes banned books. This isn't done just because librarians are trying to raise Heck, though we all know how rowdy they can be.

No, it is to remind us that censorship still thrives and some people try to stop others from reading what they want. The list of the most frequently challenged books might surprise.

The list of banned books is compiled after people write letters or file complaints with libraries or schools, asking that books be taken out of circulation because they find them offensive. The ALA is careful to not claim this list is all-inclusive because they reckon that for every complaint filed, many are not.

http://www.nj.com/entertainment/index.ssf/2015/09/banned_books_week_starts_sunday_how_to_get_involve...

http://www.ala.org/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks

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"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein

Suhse · ‎03-13-2012

If you find it offensive. Your opinion.

Respect my my right to make my own decisions, and not share it.

NoelSeven · ‎03-09-2010

Thanks, sunshine!

What a great idea, and good for the librarians

A Thrill Of Hope The Weary World Rejoices

dooBdoo · ‎06-27-2010

Excellent, @sunshine45! Thanks. I'm going to share this idea with my friends and family, too.

Few things reveal your intellect and your generosity of spirit—the parallel powers of your heart and mind—better than how you give feedback.~Maria Popova

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

you are welcome ladies!

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"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein

PamfromCT · ‎05-22-2014

I can't imagine why The Kite Runner was banned. I thought it was a fantastic book.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

@PamfromCT wrote:
I can't imagine why The Kite Runner was banned. I thought it was a fantastic book.

it is a must read......loved all of his books!

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"The world is a dangerous place, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing." - Albert Einstein