We’re closing out Banned Books Week 2024 with a video message from Charlie Jane Anders, author of several books for teens and adults, including the Unstoppable trilogy and the upcoming LESSONS IN MAGIC AND DISASTER. Watch below to hear what Charlie Jane has to say about the impact books have had on her life and Know More » […]
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Banned Books Staff Picks (9/26/24)
This month, we’re sharing banned books we love in honor of Banned Books Week! AMANDA’S PICK: THE TALK BY DARRIN BELL This is a graphic memoir by a Pulitzer Prize winner for Editorial Cartooning that offers a deeply personal meditation on the “the talk” parents must have with Black children about racism and the brutality Know More » […]
Banned Books Week 2024: Spotlight
This Banned Books Week, we’re highlighting Macmillan titles that have been banned or challenged. For the full list of Macmillan’s banned and challenged books, as well as resources and information on how you can join the fight against censorship, click here. Adult: CALL ME BY YOUR NAME by André Aciman THE INVISIBLE LIFE OF ADDIE Know More » […]
Banned Books Week 2024: A Letter to Librarians from Dahlia Adler
In COOL FOR THE SUMMER by Dahlia Adler, Lara finally lands the guy of her dreams, only to have her unexpected(ly female) summer fling transfer to her school. It’s a queer coming-of-age story about self-discovery, taking chances, and finding love where you least expect it. In her letter to librarians, Dahlia Know More » […]
E-Book Deals for Banned Books
Happy Banned Books Week! We are excited to raise awareness, celebrate diverse voices, and advocate for the freedom to read. To celebrate kicking off Banned Books Week, Macmillan is offering a special e-book pricing for frequently banned titles that will include 25% off at digital library retailers. Other flexible purchase models are available as well, Know More » […]
Banned Books Week 2021
Happy Banned Books Week! This year’s theme is Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us, emphasizing the importance of how books reach across boundaries and build connections, whereas censorship creates barriers. Check out some resources to help make this Banned Books Week the most powerful it can be. Here are some Free Downloads, Display Ideas, and Know More » […]
Banned Books Week 2018
Did you know that ELEANOR & PARK, SOME GIRLS ARE, and THIS ONE SUMMER have all been banned or challenged? Censorship is happening and it is infringing on the right of readers. Good thing librarians fight for our fREADdom! Banned Books Week (Sept 23-29) is happening now and it’s the perfect time to re-read and recommend all Know More » […]
Banned Books Week 2017
Did you know that ELEANOR & PARK by Rainbow Rowell was the 10th most challenged book of 2016? It’s true! Censorship is happening and it is infringing on the right of readers. Good thing librarians fight for our FREADOM! Banned Books Week (Sept 24-30) is happening now and it’s the perfect time to re-read and recommend Know More » […]
Banned Books Week 2016
Happy Banned Books Week, lovely librarians! This is the week (Sept 25 – Oct. 1) to re-read and recommend all your favorite banned and challenged books. This year’s theme is diversity and the lovely folks at BBW have put together a list of frequently challenged books with diverse content, as well as resources for librarians Know More » […]
#FridayReads: Banned Book Week Edition!
Happy Friday friends! We hope you've had a great week celebrating Banned Books.
For today's #FridayReads Talia and Anne have chosen their favorite banned books:
Talia is glad she's not in the crazy house after re-reading
RUNNING WITH SCISSORS by Augusten Burroughs
Burrough's story of growing up under the most extraordinary circumstances is "hilarious, freaky-deaky, berserk, controlled, transcendent, touching, affectionate, vengeful, all-embracing.... It makes a good run at blowing every other [memoir] out of the water." (The Washington Post)
Anne is re-living high school English after re-reading
THE SCARLET LETTER by Nathaniel Hawthorne
Long before desire was all Shades of Grey it was Scarlet Red. Nathaniel Hawthorne's greatest work tells the story of Hester Prynne's adulterous affair and the struggle to create a new life with dignity and repentance in Puritanical times.
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Who would want to censor this adorable fellow?! Not us. Enjoy your weekend!
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