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Banned books and speculative fiction

The California State University of Long Beach maintains a miniwebsite all about banned books. On one page they list the top 10 banned books for...
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Formerly censored book to be published in Britain

In 1932, Sir Compton Mackenzie was prosecuted under Britain's Official Secrets Act after publishing Greek Memories. Now, 78 years later,...
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Slaughterhouse-Five returns to Republic MO – almost

At the September 19th meeting, the Republic Missouri Board of Education changed the district's book standards. The also affected accessibility...
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Republic MO school board to re-visit "Slaughterhouse-Five"

In late July, the small town of Republic, Missouri, found itself at the center of controversy when the school board voted to remove Kurt Vonnegut&...
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Was the Republic MO school board decision regarding Slaughterhouse-Five illegal?

The Republic, Missouri, school district continues to receive national attention for their July vote to remove Slaughterhouse-Five (Kurt Vonnegut)...
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Viewpoint: Book banning spans both sides of the political spectrum

Guest contributor: John JacksonPlease let me begin by saying: Book banning can never help any societal issue to such a degree that it justifies the...
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Banned Books 101: The basics

The idea of banning books may seem quaint and antiquated to many. In reality, it continues in the United States, even while freedom of expression...
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Huckleberry Finn targeted for PC rewrite?

NewSouth Books has started the first Mark Twain storm of 2011 by announcing plans to remove "racist" remarks from Huckleberry Finn.Just...
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Q&A with author Laurie Halse Anderson

One of the most powerful elements in story is voice. The joy of a novel is that it speaks to the reader, showing them new landscapes, experiences...
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What can you do to educate people on Banned Book Week?

About Banned Book Week School districts, parents, libraries, and everyday people challenge books locally and nationally. Many times these books are...
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