Exercising a right as simple as reading can be challenged thus limiting public access to the written word. Freedom to Read Week begins Feb 24 to March 2 all across Canada. In its 29th year, schools, art venues and libraries will be participating to show their support. <\/p>\n
In its fifth year at the Strathmore Municipal Library, the project takes a look at books challenged for having controversial themes within their pages. <\/p>\n
One would think having a week dedicated to it must speak to the evolution of literature and where are we now. <\/p>\n
Literature is more edgier. The topics are more edgier such as the 50 Shades of Gray that was such a prominent book this yearbut you wouldnt have a book like this kicking around many years ago, says Assistant Director of Library Services, Carmen Erison. <\/p>\n
Theres always going to be controversy in literature. <\/p>\n
All books featured have been collectively banned worldwide, however, most the books featured in the towns library are North America based. <\/p>\n
When Im preparing a display such as this I do research on that are mostly in North Americain Canada we celebrate Freedom to Read while the US celebrates Banned Books week, says Erison. <\/p>\n
Childrens books, adult fiction, graphic novels, juvenile fiction, young adult, and non-fiction have been subjected to the chopping block. <\/p>\n
What I challenge readers to envision, is walking into a library and seeing a bunch of empty bookshelves because thats what could happen if you were to ban all books if it had some content that you find distasteful, says Erison. <\/p>\n
Surprisingly, titles such as Little House on the Prairie: On the Banks of Plum Creek, many graphic novels and most recently <\/p>\n
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