Wednesday, September 24, 2008

Authors, Speak Up!

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!

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.