The University Libraries will be celebrating Banned Book Week September 22-28, 2013.
Activities throughout the week will include:
Display cases:
- 6-7 display cases in Bierce featuring banned books: The Outsiders, To Kill a Mockingbird, Harry Potter Series; The Giver, etc
- Check out Caitlin’s pinterest page for more ideas
Lunchtime Dramatic readings from banned books:
- Volunteers will provide 10 min dramatic (or not so dramatic) readings of excerpts from banned and challenged books.
- Faculty, students, and staff are all welcome to participate!
If you would like to be a part of the planning/execution of this event please call or email Stephanie.
A list of the top ten challenged books in 2012 can be found here: http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/about
For more information on Banned Books Week, you can click here: http://www.ala.org/bbooks/bannedbooksweek