Banned Books Week: Slaying Censorship. Credit: Heather Wolpert-Gawron I am an avid celebrator of Banned Books Week. It becomes a way to make reading sexy -- the exact opposite of what those who challenge or ban books have intended. Cue evil laughter. The American Library Association's Banned Books Week is a way to celebrate brave and creative authors -- and the freedom to read, yes. But more importantly, it is a way to celebrate students' ability to think for themselves. Sure, some books are not appropriate for every kid at every age, but to make that book inaccessible, as dictated by a group believing themselves to be the almighty word in literature, is wrong. Any kid in your classroom can grow up to write any book they want. I remember I was in fifth grade when Judy Blume's Forever came out.
Credit: Heather Wolpert-Gawron I have an admission to make: I'm not a big Twilight fan. So, celebrate Banned Books Week. Here's some of the things I do in my own classroom library: Get "Crime Scene" or "Caution" tape. See more see less. A Big List of 375 Free eBooks for Your iPad, Kindle, Nook and Other Devices.
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