Banned books week 2010 recently concluded and was held between September 25th to October 2nd. Banned books week 2011 will be held September 24th to October 1st.
According to the American Library Association "Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. Banned Books Week (BBW) celebrates the freedom to choose or the freedom to express one's opinion even if that opinion might be considered unorthodox or unpopular and stresses the importance of ensuring the availability of those unorthodox or unpopular viewpoints to all who wish to read them. After all, intellectual freedom can only exist where these two essential conditions are met".
Far from just another week or just another event. The ability to read and educate is what drives humanity forward creating positive change and awareness on a global scale. Entertainment factor aside it is our ability to learn and grow that creates sustainability and freedom for the generations to come.
Get into it.
(Plus you would be amazed to see what favourites of YOURS have been banned at some point by governments, libraries, and school boards alike).
