"Banned Books Week 2011 is the thirtieth annual celebration of the freedom to read. This freedom, not only to choose what we read, but also to select from a full array of possibilities, is firmly rooted in the First Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which guarantees freedom of speech and freedom of the press. Although we enjoy an increasing quantity and availability of information and reading material, we must remain vigilant to ensure that access to this material is preserved; would-be censors who continue to threaten the freedom to read come from all quarters and all political persuasions. Even if well intentioned, censors try to limit the freedom of others to choose what they read, see, or hear." -- Books Challenged or Banned 2010-2011
September 24 - October 1, 2011 Learn more about Banned Books Week using these links:
Banned Books Week: Celebrating the Freedom to Read
Banned Books Week: Official Site
Banned Books Week on FaceBook
BBW Virtual Read Out - YouTube Channel
Judy Blume: BBW Virtual Read Out (Video)
Books Challenged or Banned 2010-2011