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| Artwork courtesy of the American Library Association |
The purpose of Banned Book Week is to make those aware of the books that have been challenged/banned and encourage all to understand the value of having our own CHOICE to read any book we want.
To celebrate Banned Book Week, Mrs. Y., the librarian has created a school-wide Spirit Week honoring our freedom to read!
Monday: What? Books in Jail? Look for the Titles of banned books on library doors!
Tuesday: Have you read a Banned Book? Wear a Minion Band Aid on your arm or leg because Banned Books are "One in a Minion"!
Wednesday: Do you like to read? Wear "Black and White" like a book page.
Thursday: Are you glad to have the freedom to read what you want to read? Sign the poster in the library by the jail.
Friday: Westport celebrates books. Wear school colors. Check out a list of titles at 100 Most Frequently Challenged Books: 1990-1999 or 100 Top Banned/Challenged Books: 2000-2009.
Watch this video to give you another perspective about censorship.
Think of your all time favorite book! Imagine not having the opportunity to read that book because an individual believed it to be inappropriate for ALL to read.
Describe how you would feel if you were the guy in the video above.
What is the one book that you couldn't imagine not having the chance to read? Why? Describe your reaction if someone told you that you could NOT read that book. How would it compare to the guy's reaction the video above?
Please answer these questions in COMPLETE sentences when you make a NEW Blog Post at Wildcat Readers. NEVER include your full name or another person's full name in your comment. (for example: a student named Sally Smith should sign her name as only Sally S.)
Happy Tuesday and Happy Blogging!
