We all need to be familiar with the books being challenged, since I'm guessing you'll be surprised to discover some of the titles that have been the target of censorship attempts. This poster is amazing!
NOTE ADDED 4/3/08: I found this banner while I was becoming familiar with Flickr, and I felt compelled to add it to my blog. Be sure and notice the comment I received from the Dayton Library!
4 comments:
Thanks for linking to our banner/flag. It's hard to believe that so many great, even classic, books can offend people so much. So we just try to get the word out that its OK to be offended and have your opinion, but it is important to let others form their own opinions as well.
-Eric Wirick
East Branch of the Dayton Metro Library
EWirick@daytonmetrolibrary.org
Eric,
Thanks so much for your comment. I am a new blogger, so it was exciting to hear from you. Thanks for allowing me to link to the banner. I have been overseeing the ProQuest/SIRS Texas Intellectual Freedom Award for the Texas Library Association since 1995, so needless to say, I feel strongly about banning books!
I want to add that I really like your Buddy Icon.
Readerbug
Isn't it thrilling to have someone look at your blog and notice what you have done.
Well you know, if you're planning on being in Dayton Ohio during Banned Books Week, there's an open invitation for you to stop by and spend some time in our living display! Best of luck with the blogging, feel free to look me up if you have questions.
-Eric Wirick
East Branch of the Dayton Metro Library
EWirick@daytonmetrolibrary.org
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