Banned Books Week
Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
September 25 – October 2
KDL invites you to celebrate your freedom to read during Banned Books Week. This event is observed each year during the last week of September and is celebrated nationwide. Since 1982, Banned Books Week reminds Americans not to take this democratic freedom for granted.
Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read as well as the freedom to express one’s opinion even when that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular. The current list of banned books is quite impressive, as is the conviction of those that choose to stand up for our freedom to read and never take that freedom for granted.
Be sure to check out these great Banned Books Week resources:
- Wikipedia’s list of books banned by governments
- American Library Association’s lists of frequently challenged books
- BBW Facebook page
- American Library Association’s BBW page
WGVU Radio also interviewed KDL Interim Director Cheryl Garrison about Banned Books Week. Listen to the interview below:
Posted by: Katie
September 27th, 2010 at 11:52 am
Catcher in the Rye. Gets better with each read. I don’t care for profanity most of the time but the book wouldn’t work without it.
September 30th, 2010 at 1:32 pm
I agree, Alex. I read it at least once a year. It is one of my all-time favorites.
October 1st, 2010 at 12:14 am
I suggested Tera Patrick’s book “Sinner Takes All” as a purchase for KDL, however it was not purchased, and is not in the KDL library system. Does that make it a banned book ?
October 4th, 2010 at 3:17 pm
Hi Brick,
We’re not able to purchase all suggestions, but you may be able to obtain this book for a fee through Superloan. Please contact our Patron Services department if you’re interested: 616-784-2007.
Melissa DeWild
KDL Collection Development Manager