During the first week of October (1-7 October 2023), libraries across the nation observed Banned Books Week, which recognizes “the freedom to read and spotlights current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools.” Banned Books Week has since passed, but challenges to remove books from libraries continue at an alarming rate. Read More…
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Some Comments on Banned Books and Intellectual Freedom
Did you know this past week was Banned Books Week? Wait, what? Books can be banned? Yes… and no. Let’s dive into this. A challenge is an attempt to remove or restrict materials, based upon the objections of a person or group. A banning is the removal of those materials. Challenges do not simply Read More…