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Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America
Silenced in the Library: Banned Books in America | Zeke Jarvis
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Censorship has been an ongoing phenomenon even in "the land of the free." This examination of banned books across U.S. history examines the motivations and effects of censorship, shows us how our view of right and wrong has evolved over the years, and helps readers to understand the tremendous importance of books and films in our society. Provides readers with a broad understanding of the different levels of censorship Puts challenges to books into historical context of societal standards and current events Takes both historical and literary perspectives, recognizing the lasting cultural influences of texts and their literary significance Presents biographical background of major authors who have been challenged Identifies the source and explains the result of challenges to the most important or influential banned books Compares challenges to controversial books against similar challenges to controversial films, television shows, and video games
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vivastory
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persephone1408 That's why we should read ALL the banned books! 2y
Branwen Just the facts! 👍🏻📚💕 2y
vivastory @Branwen He's the best! 2y
dylanisreading Truth. 2y
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bibliobliss
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"Censorship leaves us in the dark. Keep the light on."

In honor of Banned Books Week 2019 and ALA's valiant efforts to promote and protect our right to read ANY book we want!! No matter what...

#books #bannedbooks #BannedBooksWeek2019 #censorship #readbannedbooks

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candority
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Happy #24in48 everyone! I wish I could join in, but with only three weeks left in my semester, I have way too many assignments to do 😭 One of them is a 40 minute group presentation about intellectual freedom and censorship. I‘ve decided to focus on banned books for my part, so at least I have some interesting reading material this weekend!

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bibliobliss
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• Two titles didn‘t fit in the post. They are "Sophie's Choice" and "Bury My Heart at Wounded Knee." I've only read 5 ? how many have you read? •

Reagan 😬 1 5y
AsYouWish 1 🤫 5y
Samplergal 7 but I‘m old. 5y
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Samplergal Oh I just saw the two that were cut off, so I guess I have read 9. 5y
bibliobliss @Reagan-reads 👏 5y
bibliobliss @C.Perone 👏 5y
Curiouser_and_curiouser Only 1....... yet...... 5y
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Valeka
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FINALLY beginning to see a light at the end of the tunnel with this move of mine. I can‘t wait to be settled in so I can reconnect with my Litsy pals and my books!

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bibliobliss
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Kimberlone
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Litsy friends! I am attending a Banned Books pub quiz tonight and would appreciate any help coming up with a fun literary themed team name. PG-13 and Rated R names okay since it will be held at a bar!

bookandcat My go to is Hedwig and the Angry Snitch. You could also go Catcher in the Rye with The Phonies 6y
Reviewsbylola Omg I‘m jealous. Sounds like a fun night! 6y
britt_brooke I like The Phonies! @bookandcat 6y
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GripLitGrl
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It's #bannedbooksweek above is the top 10 challenged books of 2017 can you believe 416 books were challenged last year?

MelissaSue81 Who are these people still Challenging To Kill a Mockingbird?! I just can‘t! 6y
GripLitGrl @MelissaSue81 i feel like its always on the list. 6y
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