Banned Books Week 2021 (Sept 26-Oct 2)

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Since 1982, Banned Books Week has served as a week-long celebration of the freedom to read. This year's theme is, "Books Unite Us. Censorship Divides Us." 

Books have been challenged throughout the years for a number of reasons including: LGBTQIA+ content, an emphasis on social justice, is anti-racism, and according to the American Library Association, "caused nightmares." 

These were the Top Ten Challenged Books in 2020: 

  1. George by Alex Gino. 
  2. Stamped: Racism, Antiracism, and You by Ibram X. Kendi and Jason Reynolds.
  3. All American Boys by Jason Reynolds and Brendan Kiely. 
  4. Speak by Laurie Halse Anderson. 
  5. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie. 
  6. Something Happened in Our Town: A Child’s Story about Racial Injustice by Marianne Celano, Marietta Collins, and Ann Hazzard, illustrated by Jennifer Zivoin. 
  7. To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee. 
  8. Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck. 
  9. The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison. 
  10. The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas.

Do you read banned books?

To learn more about Banned Books Week and, or the history of challenging books in America, check out this link! 

 

This blog post reflects the opinions of the author and does not necessarily represent the views of Brooklyn Public Library.

 

Werner Nagy

Hi my name is Werner. I am a 14 year old student and would like to get a free library card to Brooklyn Public Library. I live in Austin TX and I was told by my mother about this program. I love to read. I have a smartphone that with the help of my parents dowloaded the app to read and listen to audio books. My whole family and I are supporters of intellectual freedom. Please help me, Thank you, Werner
Wed, Apr 13 2022 2:45 pm Permalink

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