So, it's officially Banned Books Week.
Click here for the list of the top 100 most frequently banned books (1990-2000) and here for the top 25 most frequently banned books (2000-2006) according to the American Library Association.
As you know, I'm a book nerd and so seeing this list bums me out. I knew schools still banned "To Kill a Mockingbird" and "The Color Purple" but I guess I didn't realize the actual extent to which books are banned. I mean, "Bridge to Terabithia" was quite possibly my best friend in 1992. See also, in different years, "The Outsiders," "Catcher in the Rye" and "Flowers for Algernon" as best friends. (Lame, I know. But Paul had Legos! We grew up to be awesome! And don't you forget it!)
So hey! Everybody read something "offensive and subversive" this week. Do it for the kids!
Side note: I've been wanting to go back to school. Think I could pull off being a school librarian?
And by the way, I'm sorry for the intense geekiness of this post.
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The banned Roald dahl?! oh my fucking God! They banned one of the most prolific and celebrated Children's author of all time?
Lord of The Flies, to Kill a Mocking bird........there aren't enough words!
I just have this image of shady characters hanging round schools trying to get kids hooked on 'Hard Literature'. Book-pushers hehe.
I've read 21 of the 25 most frequently banned books -- I think I shall put forth an effort to polish off the rest of them.
Hey KT, thanks for the tip onm the beer I should be drinkin when I get to Pitts, I've been directed to Yeunglings (or some such weird mutated germanic spelling) too - what's you guys' considered opinion of that brew?
I'm having trouble convincing my friend that the Crayola factory is an equally important land mark as the Liberty Bell, more so in many ways. I mean - Is the Liberty Bell edible? no. Does it come in a variety of colours? no. Does it represent American freedom and independence from a domineering, imperialistic colonial power? Yes.
See? 2-1.
Yes, by all means you could pull of the librarian thing;
Just take off the glasses and let down your hair (but make sure you give the hair that little shake so it falls to frame your face).
Ok, I think you've read all the banned books you can. How about some posting? If I post, will you post?
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