Banned Books

Banned Books Week, eReaders and More!

by DorothyD on September 25, 2010

I got my Kindle this week and I couldn’t be happier. I’ve only had it a few days, but I am incredibly excited about it! I’ve purchased a few books, including Jonathan Franzen’s Freedom and Emma Donoghue’s Room. I haven’t had much time to use it, but I am excited and looking forward to it! [...]

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Banned Books Week: Are You Listening to a Controversial Audio Book?

by DorothyD on September 28, 2009

This week, September 26-October 3, 2009, is Banned Books Week. This is an annual event in the US, celebrating the freedom to read. During this week, attention is drawn to the damage caused by censorship as well as attempts to ban books in the US. These challenges are usually thwarted by libraries, teachers, and other [...]

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