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Tag: Banned Books Week

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2023 marked the highest number of book bans yet

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

Check out some concerning book ban data from 2023, as well as a review of a popular banned book, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian

How to encourage reading/News from book business

Scary trend: Book challenges causing more self-censorship  

Posted on October 6, 2023 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

Here's what increasing book challenges are doing to our school librarians.

Graphic on Banned Books Week, Sept 18/24, 2022
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Why we need to embrace reading books

Posted on September 16, 2022 by Julia Tomiak / 6 Comments

Why reading is important and needs to be protected. #Bannedbooks

Banned Books Week 2019 via ALA
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Banned Books Around the World

Posted on September 25, 2019 by Julia Tomiak / 2 Comments

It's 2019 and books are still being banned in the US and around the world. Check out an interesting infographic. #BannedBooksWeek

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Why You Must Read The Hate U Give

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Julia Tomiak / 10 Comments

The Hate U Give comes right out of today's headlines, tackling the touchy topic of police violence and racism. It's a powerful read.

Book reviews/How to encourage reading/News from book business

Protecting Freedom of Speech: Banned Books Week 2017

Posted on September 29, 2017 by Julia Tomiak / 5 Comments

This week, the American Library Association has been celebrating Banned Books Week. Here are a few key terms you should know about censorship and intellectual ...

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