Monday, September 23, 2019

Banned Books Week at Logue Library - 2019


This week, the Logue Library will take part in the annual Library event - "Banned Books Week."




This week September 22-28, 2019 celebrates the freedom to read.   

The theme this year is titled, "Keep the Light On."

According to the American Librarian Association, "the purpose of Banned Books Week is to spotlight "current and historical attempts to censor books in libraries and schools. It brings together the entire book community — librarians, booksellers, publishers, journalists, teachers, and readers of all types — in shared support of the freedom to seek and to express ideas, even those some consider unorthodox or unpopular.

Furthermore, a book is considered "Banned" if it displays religious viewpoints, sexual content or offensive language. 

Logue Library holds some of the recognized Banned Books.












Feel free to comment on this blog.
What book listed above would you most likely read?
Do you feel that the books listed above should be banned and if so why?


Posted by J. Presley, Systems Management Librarian

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