Free the Books! Celebrate the Freedom to Read!

Submitted by Tara on September 17, 2012 - 8:13am
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Fahrenheit 451

Did you know that over 11,000 books have been challenged since Banned Books Week began in 1982? Celebrate your freedom to read and check out a banned book today!

The library enthusiastically supports an individuals freedom to choose what they read and to express their own unique opinions. Having multiple viewpoints available to you is a fundamental right that libraries work hard to protect.

What is your favorite banned book? Some famous banned books include:

Here are some great Young Adult Fiction that has been challenged that may interest you!

Comments

Submitted by CYNTHIA DRAN on October 22, 2012 - 3:53am.

That's great that there's Banned Book Week, people should have the freedom of reading whatever they want!!

Submitted by Anonymous on September 17, 2012 - 11:00am.

A few of my favorite children's works also have been challenged repeatedly. I am so grateful for the First Amendment and intellectual freedom in the United States.

*Captain Underpants (series), by Dav Pilkey
*And Tango Makes Three by Peter Parnell and Justin Richardson
*Scary Stories (series) by Alan Schwartz
*King and King, by Linda de Haan
*Junie B. Jones (series), by Barbara Park

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