Banned Books Week
September 27-October 3, 2020
What is Banned Books Week?
According to the American Library Association, Banned Books Week “brings 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 restricted in libraries and schools. By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, Banned Books Week draws national attention to the harms of censorship.”
For more information about Banned Books Week, visit the American Library Association here.
Interested in reading a banned book? Check out one of these books from Clarkson University Libraries!
List of banned books and the reason for banning or challenging obtained from the American Library Association.
Challenged and banned in schools for sexual violence and the potential to lead to terrorism.
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Challenged or banned for gambling, offensive language, political viewpoint, offensive content and graphic depictions.
Challenged or ban for sexually explicit content and controversial issues.
Challenged or banned for offensive language and sexually explicit content.
Challenged or banned for offensive language and sexually explicit content.
Challenged or banned for religious viewpoint.
Challenged or banned for occult and Satanic content.
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Banned Books WeekBanned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read. Banned Books Week was launched in 1982 in response to a sudden surge in the number of challenges to books in schools, bookstores and libraries. Typically held during the last week of September, it highlights the value of free and open access to information.
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Celebrating Banned Books WeekBanned Books Week offers an opportunity for readers to voice censorship concerns, celebrate free expression and show their communities the importance of intellectual freedom. Here’s what you can do to fight censorship, keep books available in libraries, and promote the freedom to read!
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Dear Banned Author Letter-Writing CampaignDear Banned Author is a letter-writing campaign hosted by the American Library Association’s Office for Intellectual Freedom. During Banned Books Week (September 23-29), readers are encouraged to write to their favorite banned or challenged authors, sharing what their stories meant to them.
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Used the + symbol to zoom in to look at the challenges in your area. Click on a blue balloon for specific information on a challenge.
Originally from BannedBooksWeek.com.
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Comic Book Legal Defense Fund is a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting the First Amendment rights of the comics medium.
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The Defender is a database of dramatic works that have been challenged or censored in the United States.
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