In turbulent times, books are tools that help people navigate the world around them. Intellectual freedom and access to information uplift people in crisis and during more peaceful times, so ...
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It's the last day of Banned Books Week, and we're blowing it out in style! Lots of Drag Queen Story Hour, including Coalition-sponsored events in San Francisco and New York ...
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Books aren't the only thing we celebrate during Banned Books Week. We also celebrate plays and musicals that have drawn the ire of censors. Let's take a look at a ...
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With just one day left of Banned Books Week, there's no slowing down! We have webinars with Lilah Sturges (Lumberjanes) and David F. Walker (Bitter Root), trivia at the Kurt ...
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Comics are one of the most commonly attacked types of books, with challenges and bans happening every year. The Comic Book Legal Defense Fund and several other members of the ...
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Happy Banned Books Week Thursday! Today brings a look at the censorship of LGBTQ+ literature, lots of live readings, and more! Let's take a look at the happenings... Be sure ...
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Unfortunately, some community members might object to certain books being available. It is important to manage those objections with professionalism, respect, and dedication to the mission of serving your community ...
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When the American experiment began, no one expected it to one day be summarized brilliantly by a stone arch in the middle of an expanse of mountains, hot springs, and ...
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We're halfway through the celebration, and Banned Books Week isn't slowing down! Here's a snapshot of how you can join the fun today! Be sure to visit the Banned Books ...
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In a new policy paper, the literary and human rights organization PEN America showcases the impact of the nation’s most pernicious book ban: the system of restrictions that exist across U.S ...
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Banned Books Week is rolling strong, and today's events include webinars, comics as inspiration, readings, Salman Rushdie and Laila Lalami, and so. much. trivia! Be sure to visit the Banned ...
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The First Amendment protects the freedom to read. Everyone is entitled to express their opinions about a book, but they don’t have the right to limit another person’s access to ...
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The American Library Associations Office for Intellectual Freedom compiles an annual list of the most challenged and banned books. Normally, that list is only ten titles long, but this year’s ...
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What are you doing to celebrate Banned Books Week today? Here are a few suggestions for events around the country! Be sure to visit the Banned Books Week event page ...
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If you can't find a Banned Books Week event near you, are tied to a desk, or you're stuck at home, you can still find a way to join the ...
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Banned Books Week is here! Events celebrating the right to read are taking place all over the world, and the members of the Banned Books Week Coalition are proud to ...
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Banned Books Week is almost here, but it's not too late to put together a display or event at your library, school, or store! The Banned Books Week Coalition is ...
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Banned Books Week 2019 kicks off this Sunday, and what better way to celebrate the freedom to read than with drag queens and kids books?! The Banned Books Week Coalition ...
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In observance of Banned-Books Week (September 22 – 28, 2019), the latest Project Censored Show covers some of the obstacles placed in the way of Americans’ freedom to read and ...
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Image Comics is celebrating Banned Books Week with the ALA Graphic Novels and Comics Round Table and the ALA Intellectual Freedom Round Table by producing a week of Library Livestream ...
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