Rawlings Youth Services is celebrating Banned Books Week, when libraries all over the country promote the freedom to read. This week is especially important for young patrons, whose reading choices are often policed by adults - whether relatives, school officials, or overzealous community members. Sadly, many children's and teen books that are challenged or removed from collections are targeted for the diverse viewpoints they provide - books that deal with gender identity, sexual orientation, racism, sexism and classism are more likely to be challenged than other titles.
While we encourage parents to be involved in the intellectual lives of their children, it is imperative that we all support our young patron's right to intellectual freedom. Children and teens should be free to explore new ideas and perspectives - even challenging and controversial ones.
Take a look at the attached pictures, or check out our display in person - you'd be surprised what children's books have been banned!
This year, Banned Books Week will take place from Sept. 25 - Oct. 1. More information about Banned Books Week can be found here: http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/.
While we encourage parents to be involved in the intellectual lives of their children, it is imperative that we all support our young patron's right to intellectual freedom. Children and teens should be free to explore new ideas and perspectives - even challenging and controversial ones.
Take a look at the attached pictures, or check out our display in person - you'd be surprised what children's books have been banned!
This year, Banned Books Week will take place from Sept. 25 - Oct. 1. More information about Banned Books Week can be found here: http://www.bannedbooksweek.org/.
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