Celebrate the right to read by selecting a banned or frequently challenged book to read or reread.
https://bannedbooksweek.org/
Most frequently challenged in the US in past decade:
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
Banned by Governments (worldwide lst):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_banned_by_governments
Who's up for this challenge? If you do, please post what you are going to read. I have three books so far:
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - because I came of age in this same period, the 1980s
Thirteen Reasons Why by John Asher in audio because of the format of the book - free here https://goldenaudiobooks.com/jay-asher-thirteen-reasons-why-audiobook/
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
ETA: I finished the Rowell book, and it made me recall my childhood in a small town, and how alienated I felt as a tiny Asian minority in the South. The music (songs and bands) mentioned were some of my favorites, and I loved making mixtapes for myself and my friends. Some sad themes of class, poverty, abuse, and neglect added emotional punch and relevance. Four stars; would recommend.
https://bannedbooksweek.org/
Most frequently challenged in the US in past decade:
https://www.ala.org/advocacy/bbooks/frequentlychallengedbooks/top10
Banned by Governments (worldwide lst):
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_books_banned_by_governments
Who's up for this challenge? If you do, please post what you are going to read. I have three books so far:
Eleanor & Park by Rainbow Rowell - because I came of age in this same period, the 1980s
Thirteen Reasons Why by John Asher in audio because of the format of the book - free here https://goldenaudiobooks.com/jay-asher-thirteen-reasons-why-audiobook/
The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas
ETA: I finished the Rowell book, and it made me recall my childhood in a small town, and how alienated I felt as a tiny Asian minority in the South. The music (songs and bands) mentioned were some of my favorites, and I loved making mixtapes for myself and my friends. Some sad themes of class, poverty, abuse, and neglect added emotional punch and relevance. Four stars; would recommend.