Do You Read Banned Books?

Banned Books Week (BBW) is this week! 

BBW is an annual event celebrating the freedom to read and the importance of the First Amendment.  Held during the last week of September, Banned Books Week highlights the benefits of free and open access to information while drawing attention to the harms of censorship by spotlighting actual or attempted bannings of books across the United States.

Here in Philly, The Free Library and the American Civil Liberties Union will celebrate as local artists, musicians, actors, and TV personalities will read from their favorite censored volumes on Wednesday, September 30th, 7:30pm at the Central branch of the Free Library.

Interested in learning which books have been challenged or censored in the past -- as well as the not so distant past?  Chances are there is a classic or favorite book that you have read which has underwent some challenges.