From 2000 to 2007, the American Library Association received reports of 3965 attempts to have books removed from library shelves. Research suggests that for each challenge reported, there are as many as four or five which go unreported. (Get details at their website: www.ala.org/bbooks)
If you were an author, how would you feel if someone tried to have your books removed from library shelves?
Please share your comments here. Thanks!
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Banned Books Week 2008
The American Library Association has designated September 27th through October 4th as "Banned Books Week" for 2008. Stop by the Library and take a look at our "Banned Books" display featuring books and authors that have been challenged at numerous libraries throughout the country over the years. Perhaps you have read some of these books. If so, please leave a comment, and let us know your thoughts about the book.
If you cannot stop by, visit www.ala.org/bbooks for a list of the most frequently challenged books and authors.
Feel free to leave comments here.
If you cannot stop by, visit www.ala.org/bbooks for a list of the most frequently challenged books and authors.
Feel free to leave comments here.
Tuesday, April 22, 2008
O"Bannon Institute
Books written by and about current and previous O'Bannon Institute speakers are currently on display in the Library, room A200. Featured authors include Paul Begala, George McGovern, Kathleen Kennedy Townsend, Birch Bayh, and more.
Also included in the display is a biography of Frank O'Bannon written by Andrew Stoner with a foreward by Judy O'Bannon.
The display will continue throughout the month of April.
Feel free to post comments here about these notable publications.
Also included in the display is a biography of Frank O'Bannon written by Andrew Stoner with a foreward by Judy O'Bannon.
The display will continue throughout the month of April.
Feel free to post comments here about these notable publications.
Friday, March 14, 2008
National Library Week 2008
April 14th - 19th is the 50th Anniversary of National Library Week, a time to celebrate the contributions of libraries to schools, campuses, and communities nationwide. First sponsored in 1958, National Library Week is recognized by the American Library Association and libraries across the country each April.
Our Library is celebrating National Library Week with a drawing to give away celebrity posters from the Indianapolis Colts Blue Ribbon Literacy Campaign, a promotion to encourage Hoosiers of all ages to spend more time reading. Stop by the Library in room A200 to fill out an entry form.
Have libraries contributed to your success? Have you read any good books or seen any good movies from your library lately? Please share your comments below.
Our Library is celebrating National Library Week with a drawing to give away celebrity posters from the Indianapolis Colts Blue Ribbon Literacy Campaign, a promotion to encourage Hoosiers of all ages to spend more time reading. Stop by the Library in room A200 to fill out an entry form.
Have libraries contributed to your success? Have you read any good books or seen any good movies from your library lately? Please share your comments below.
Thursday, March 13, 2008
American Literature
I just finished The Chocolate War, a young adult novel, by American author Robert Cormier. I actually listened to the book on CD, which is narrated by Frank Muller, but has an introduction by the author who explains how he came to write the book. His own teenage son had decided not to participate in a fund-raising candy sale at his school. Cormier says that he and his wife supported their son’s decision and that no repercussions actually happened. But, Cormier says he began to think about what COULD have happened, and the idea for The Chocolate War was born.
In the book, new student Jerry Renault refuses to participate in the annual chocolate sale at his private prep school. Although he tries to stand his ground, he suffers both physically and psychologically at the hands of cruel, intimidating bullies. And in the end, he decides that it wasn’t worth it to “disturb the universe.” The ending is hard to accept because we so desperately want the “good guys” to win, but it is in fact very true to real life. The good guys don’t always win.
Read more about Robert Cormier here: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/chocolatewar/context.html
The book was also made into a movie which I have not seen but understand that it varies from the book in some key areas but remains true to the spirit of the original text.
The Chocolate War appears on the American Library Association’s Frequently Challenged Book List at #4, just ahead of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn which came in at #5. See the list here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/100mostfrequently.htm
Please share your thoughts and opinions on this book -- or any others by American authors -- by adding a comment below.
In the book, new student Jerry Renault refuses to participate in the annual chocolate sale at his private prep school. Although he tries to stand his ground, he suffers both physically and psychologically at the hands of cruel, intimidating bullies. And in the end, he decides that it wasn’t worth it to “disturb the universe.” The ending is hard to accept because we so desperately want the “good guys” to win, but it is in fact very true to real life. The good guys don’t always win.
Read more about Robert Cormier here: http://www.sparknotes.com/lit/chocolatewar/context.html
The book was also made into a movie which I have not seen but understand that it varies from the book in some key areas but remains true to the spirit of the original text.
The Chocolate War appears on the American Library Association’s Frequently Challenged Book List at #4, just ahead of The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn which came in at #5. See the list here:
http://www.ala.org/ala/oif/bannedbooksweek/bbwlinks/100mostfrequently.htm
Please share your thoughts and opinions on this book -- or any others by American authors -- by adding a comment below.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
During the month of January, the Ivy Tech Bloomington Library, Room A200, is featuring numerous books and videos on Martin Luther King, Jr. Stop by and check them out!
Monday, January 21, 2008, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -- a "Day On Not a Day Off" for many people. Please share your volunteer experiences here by adding a comment.
Monday, January 21, 2008, is Martin Luther King, Jr. Day -- a "Day On Not a Day Off" for many people. Please share your volunteer experiences here by adding a comment.
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