Thursday, August 5, 2010

a few interesting articles...

Check out these resources if you're interested in censorship debates or young adult literature. All of these articles seem to highlight the fact that book challenges mostly come from one person or group that feels they know what young people should be reading or encountering in life. They somehow feel there is a perceived innocence that they must protect, but without actually starting a dialogue with those whom they are attempting to shield. Take a look:

"Censorship and Young Adult Literature" by Jennifer Kemper

"Free Speech Groups Fight Gay Book Ban" by TorontoSun.com

"Gay-Anthology Ban Engulfs Burlington County Public Library" by Beverly Goldberg

"Hideous Book Remains in Fond du Lac School Library" by Beverly Goldberg

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