Banned Books Week, which coincides with the new school year each autumn, is usually a time when scholars, book lovers, and legal analysts discuss how censorship impacts society and education. One would expect those in charge of our schools to hold all aspects of education- especially books- most dear. As […]
In 1960s America there weren’t many mysteries solved by powerful female detectives. The choice was between Nancy Drew (who was often overshadowed by the Hardy Boys) and Harriet M. Welsch, better known as Harriet the Spy. It was hard not to like Harriet or to laugh at the whimsical quips […]
I am deeply troubled and saddened by the events in Paris at the offices of Charlie Hebdo. Not only is this an act of censorship at its most extreme; but it is an act of cowardice and soullessness. I, as I am sure all followers of Banned Books Awareness and […]
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