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Free People Read Freely!
The ACLU of Texas celebrates Banned Books Week, September 27-October 4, 2008.
The ACLU Foundation of Texas and it's many Chapters raise awareness of censorship - and promote the free exchage of ideas - during national Banned Books Week each fall.
The annual report, Free People Read Freely, of the ACLU Foundation of Texas Banned Books Project, is released during Banned Books Week, and provides information about the books that have been banned, challanged or restricted in Texas schools during the previous school year. Look out for readings and banned books events in bookstores and libraries in your neighborhood.
This year's will be the 12th annual report, and includes an interveiw with George Christian, one of the librarians and plaintiffs in the suit against the National Security Administration to protect the names of library patrons.
The Banned Books Project is an all volunteer project managed by ACLU of Texas staff. If you are interested in helping on next years project, contact us and we'll be happy to have your help!
Why a Banned Books Project?
The ACLU Foundation of Texas Banned Books Project exists:
- To raise awareness about the level of book challenges and bans in Texas public school libraries; many people are unaware that schools continue to ban books today.
- To encourage school officials to use professional librarian standards when confronted with a challenge;
- To encourage other ACLU affiliates, library associations, and similar freedom of expression interest groups to conduct similar surveys in their own states.
Voting Rights Presentation Materials Now Available!
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Happy Banned Books Week!
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