Banned Books Week 2015 Celebrating the Freedom to Read: Sept. 27- Oct. 3, 2015
The freedom to read what we will is firmly rooted in the First Amendment, yet many who rant about upholding the Constitution would restrict our access to written art, enlightenment, and information. Celebrate liberty and literacy —read a banned book today.
Banned Books Day Events listed by state here.
More:
“This Is Why You Should Celebrate Banned Books Week,” Maddie Crum, Huffington Post
Banned Books That Shaped America
“Ban This Book,” Grant Snider, Incidental Comics
“6 Historical High Points For Book Banning,” Claire Fallon,Huffington Post
Related:
“America’s Very Own Book Burnings,” Libby Coleman, Ozy
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