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September 22, 2006
BANNED BOOKS WEEK
The celebration of the Freedom to Read is observed during the last week of September each year. Observed since 1982, the annual event reminds Americans not to take this precious democratic freedom for granted. BANNED BOOKS WEEK will be celebrated September 23-30, 2006.
In 2005 some very popular young adult titles were challenged for various themes, they included
“Forever” by Judy Blume for sexual content and offensive language;
Two high school seniors believe their love to be so strong that it will last forever.
“The Catcher in the Rye” by J.D. Salinger for sexual content, offensive language and being unsuited to age group;
A young man, Holden Caulfield, is in a mental institution where he is recovering from a recent mental breakdown.
“The Chocolate War” by Robert Cormier for sexual content and offensive language;
A high school freshman discovers the devastating consequences of refusing to join in the school's annual fund raising drive and arousing the wrath of the school bullies.
“Whale Talk” by Chris Crutcher for racism and offensive language;
Intellectually and athletically gifted, TJ, a multiracial, adopted teenager, shuns organized sports and the gung-ho athletes at his high school until he agrees to form a swimming team and recruits some of the school's less popular students.
“What My Mother Doesn't Know” by Sonya Sones for sexual content and being unsuited to age group;
Sophie describes her relationships with a series of boys as she searches for Mr. Right.
“Crazy Lady!” by Jane Leslie Conly for offensive language;
As he tries to come to terms with his mother's death, Vernon finds solace in his growing relationship with the neighborhood outcasts, an alcoholic and her retarded son.
THIS TITLES ARE RECOMMENDED FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. Check the online catalog for title availability.
You can pick up your BANNED BOOK WEEK BOOKMARK and while supplies last the BANNED BOOK WEEK BUTTONS. The bookmark and button can be found at the YOUNG ADULT SERVICES DESK.
Submitted by Mrs. Jackson
Head of Young Adult Services
Posted by fjacksonem at September 22, 2006 10:00 AM
Comments
What My Mother Doesn't Know by Sonya Sones is a harmless book about a young girl with innocent crushes! This "banned book" thing is getting out of hand.
Posted by: Chelsea at April 12, 2007 3:15 PM
I agree with you. It is too bad people don't read the book before they criticize it.
Posted by: Mrs. Jackson at April 12, 2007 5:37 PM