banned books week 2009

Banned Books Week is a topic near and dear to my heart. I was fortunate enough to have parents who encouraged my reading, no matter what it was I was reading. They let me read Sweet Valley High, Anne Rice, and Sue Grafton books in high school. When I got really into “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” I read a ton of history books on vampires and witchcraft at my local library. They didn’t mind if was reading “trashy” novels or adult books or non-fiction books that didn’t mesh with our religion — they just liked the fact that I was reading.

I’ve been planning to celebrate on the blog for a long while. This week will feature some reviews of books, some discussion, and some pictures of my library’s YA display.

In the meantime, some resources for you to peruse:

• American Library Association’s Banned Books Week
• Banned Books Week
• Kids’ Right to Read Project
• Office of Intellectual Freedom (ALA) Blog
• Map of Book Challenges, 2007-2009

And some bloggers that are also celebrating Banned Books Week on their blogs:

• Natasha at Maw Books
• Jen at Devourer of Books
• April at Good Books and Good Wine

Lemme know if you’re celebrating and how, I’ll link your blog! And be sure to check back this week for more Banned Books Week celebrations!

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