Artwork courtesy of the American Library Association
Why are we celebrating Banned Books Week? Shouldn’t we be protesting banning books?
We are. We stand in support of the sharing of ideas, knowledge and experiences.
The celebration is reading and discussing books that have been challenged or banned. We are celebrating the triumph of knowledge, of discourse, even of respectful disagreement. Speak out, share your stories, read about something new to you. That’s how we celebrate Banned Books Week.