The hottest topic in book-world today is the annual Banned Books Week,
which takes place September 21 through 27 this year. During this week, our
nation's community of book lovers unites to celebrate our freedom to read.
According to the American
Library Association, the motivation behind this annual
event is the following: Typically held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week
highlights the value of free and open access to information. Banned Books Week
brings together the entire book community –- librarians, booksellers,
publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types –- in shared support
of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox
or unpopular."
Want to be involved? Here are a few ideas to help kick off your celebration!
-Participate in the Banned Books Virtual Read-Out
-Share Huffington Post’s 10 Gorgeous Quotes from Banned Books
-Take this fun PlayBuzz quiz to find out what banned book you are
-Like Banned Books
Week on Facebook for daily updates and gems like this
photo of Neil Gaiman, Weird Al, and George R.R. Martin
-Find and share your favorite books on the list of Most Frequently Challenged Books of the 21st Century from
the American Library Association
Keep an eye out later this week for a special spotlight on Fresh Fiction staff's
favorite banned books, as part of the Banned Books Virtual Read-Out! How will you celebrate your
freedom to read this week?
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