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Banned books refer to literature that has been forbidden or censured. Reasons for book banning may be due to obscenity, graphic violence or because it has been deemed offensive. Schools, libraries, religious groups and communities sometimes seek to have books banned.http://bannedbooksweek.org/info.html
The last week in September of each year is Banned Books Week. The week long observance is organized by the American Library Association. In 2009, Banned Book Week begins on September 26th and ends on October 3rd.http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/banned/bannedbooksweek/
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Fast Facts
- The American Library Association (ALA) reported 513 challanges against books in 2008 http://www.oif.ala.org/oif/?p=528
- The ALA's report may only account for approximately 25% of efforts to ban books http://www.oif.ala.org/oif/?p=528
- Some seek to ban books for political, religious or moral reasons http://www.brownsvilleherald.com/article...
- The Kite Runner, the Gossip Girl series, and And Tango Makes Three were among the ALA's list of most challanged books in 2008 http://www.ala.org/ala/issuesadvocacy/ba...
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ALA | Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox. Observed since 1982, this annual ALA event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted.ala.org -
List of books banned by governments - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Google Books: Celebrate Your Freedom to Read
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ever wonder WHY books are banned? some of the most interesting pieces and my personal favorites have been banned in the US at one point
@laurensilvv | November 09, 2009 04:57 PM -
had a weird dream about banned books, which exploited the connection between Spanish dios and Irish dia, both "god." Oneirophilology?
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@fireinthexdisco Okay, how about after Banned Books on Wednesday? It's going to take at least 5-6 hours to do all the scanning/deleting/etc.
@NeuroticTofu | November 09, 2009 04:58 AM -
Errr... *looks at banned books civics project* I think I was a little too sarcastic/accusatory.... ermmmmm... ah well. Good night.
@northerlywind | November 09, 2009 02:59 AM
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Banned Books, No Simple Matter | The Sag Harbor Express
So, when I learned this autumn that Sag Harbor's Jermain Public Library was conducting a week-long banned books program for teenagers, I became very interested. The censoring of books for young minds is not a cut-and-dried simple issue. ...sagharboronline.com (November 09, 2009) -
Magale Library Celebrates Banned Books Week : University News
Magale Library is celebrating Banned Books Week September 25-October 5. Banned Books Week is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. BBW highlights the benefits of free and open access ...news.southernarkansasuniversity.info -
Banned Books week window display returns! - Boing Boing
Adrienne from the Henrico County, Virginia Public Library sez, "Every year we participate in National Banned Book Week, a week that celebrates the written word and the free exchange of ideas, as outlined in the First Amendment to our ...boingboing.net -
San Antonio (TX) Daily Photo: Banned Books Week Display
Banned Books Week (BBW) is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment. Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to ...sanantoniodailyphoto.blogspot.com
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View All Banned Books Questions (2358) | Ask a QuestionWhy is Youtube banned in Turkey and when was the last time it wasnt? Why? (1 Answer)The re-banning of Youtube in Turkey was for a similar reason as the first time. January 18, 2008 on Friday was when the second ban started. There's currently no date ... read moreShould Facebook ban breastfeeding pictures? (11 Answers)Breastfeeding isn't obscenity. It is the normal way to feed babies and toddlers, if you take into account the span of history and cultures across the globe. The reason people ... read moreShould the U.S. military ban tobacco use? (5 Answers)This is crazy. If they want to use tobacco products, let them. Which is a bigger health concern, being shot at or smoking a cigarette. read more
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