Banned Books Week is almost upon us. Check out the website, the list of most-challenged books, the banned book map, and more. Many communities have events during the week, so look for a happening near you.
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I am the author of three novels--THE LAST BIRD OF PARADISE, OLIVER'S TRAVELS, and THE SHAMAN OF TURTLE VALLEY--and three story collections--IN AN UNCHARTED COUNTRY, HOUSE OF THE ANCIENTS AND OTHER STORIES, and WHAT THE ZHANG BOYS KNOW, winner of the Library of Virginia Literary Award for Fiction. I am also the co-founder and former editor of Prime Number Magazine and the editor of the award-winning anthology series EVERYWHERE STORIES: SHORT FICTION FROM A SMALL PLANET.Related Posts
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>No books have been banned in the USA for about a half a century. See "National Hogwash Week."
>The idea is to combat censorship, whether in the form of bans or challenges. I personally support parents who monitor what their children read, but not when it impinges on the rights of other parents and the access to material in libraries. That's what Banned Books Week is about. Celebrate Free Speech.