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    Banned Books week was first observed in 1982 to draw attention to the issue of intellectual freedom and celebrate the freedom to read. Many books are not banned outright but merely challenged. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials based on the objections of a person or group.

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    Banned Books week was first observed in 1982 to draw attention to the issue of intellectual freedom and celebrate the freedom to read. Many books are not banned outright but merely challenged. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials based on the objections of a person or group.

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    Banned Books week was first observed in 1982 to draw attention to the issue of intellectual freedom and celebrate the freedom to read. Many books are not banned outright but merely challenged. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials based on the objections of a person or group.

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    BANNED B KS:

    1982
    1
    Explicit Content

    A BRIEF LOOK

    We uphold the principles of intellectual freedom and resist all efforts to censor library resources. ALA Code of Ethics
    Banned Books Week was first observed in 1982 to draw attention to the issue of intellectual freedom and celebrate the freedom to read. It is an annual event and is usually celebrated the last week of September.

    TOP THREE REASONS BOOKS ARE CHALLENGED

    2
    Offensive Language

    3
    Unsuited to Age Group

    Challenged or Banned Whats the Difference?


    Many books are not banned outright but merely challenged. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials based on the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials.
    (Source: American Library Association)

    The most effective antidote to the poison of mindless orthodoxy is ready access to a broad sweep of ideas and philosophies.
    - From Judge Joseph L. Tauros ruling in Right to Read Defense Committee v. School Committee of the City of Chelsea (Source: Banned in the U.S.A.)

    TOP FIVE CHALLENGE INITIATORS, 1990-2010


    Cases 6103 1450 1280 1059 325 Parents Patrons Other Administrators Board Members

    TOP THREE CHALLENGED BOOKS OF 2012

    Captain Underpants (Series) by Dav Pilkey

    The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie

    Thirteen Reasons Why by Jay Asher

    You dont have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them.

    Ray Bradbury

    The next celebration of Banned Books Week will take place September 2228, 2013. Visit www.ala.org for more information.

    2013

    HOW CAN I CELEBRATE BANNED BOOKS WEEK?


    Promote Banned Books Week on your favorite social networking site. Create a display for your school media center or public library. Hold a Banned Books discussion. READ a banned or frequently challenged book!
    Source: Young Adult Library Services Journal

    What happens when a book is challenged? It is typically reviewed by either: 1) Librarian or Principal 2) School Board 3) Review Committee After review, the book is then either retained on the shelves, banned, or placed on restricted access.
    (Source: Texas Library Journal)

    FREE PEOPLE READ FREELY.


    Created by Jeannie Pittman for FRIT 7234

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