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September 2019: Banned Books
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Banned Books: Reading Guide
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1. Read the theme description.
2. Select a book that ties to the theme. You can choose from the suggestions provided or a book not included on the list, as long as it fits with the theme.
4. Enjoy your book!
5. Participate in the discussion about this theme on the Goodreads page through September 30.
Theme description: Banned Books Week is September 22 – 28! This annual event celebrates our freedom of expression by highlighting the books that have been challenged or banned in libraries and schools. Pick a banned book and embrace your freedom to read!
Learn more about Banned Books Week and find even more reading suggestions here: http://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/ba... .
Suggested Titles:
Young Adult
“The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian” by Sherman Alexie
“Bless Me, Ultima” by Rudolfo Anaya
“Thirteen Reasons Why” by Jay Asher
“Looking for Alaska” by John Green
“Eleanor and Park” by Rainbow Rowell
Adult Fiction
“Catch-22” by Joseph Heller
“The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
“To Kill a Mockingbird” by Harper Lee
“The Bluest Eye” by Toni Morrison
“The Color Purple” by Alice Walker
Adult Non-fiction
“A Stolen Life” by Jaycee Dugard
“The Glass Castle” by Jeannette Walls
Adult Graphic Novels
“Fun Home” by Alison Bechdel
“The Color of Earth” by Dong Hwa Kim
“Saga” by Brian Vaughan and Fiona Staples