Celebrate Banned Books Week

In support of the right to choose books freely for ourselves, Tutt Library is once again observing Banned Books Week, an annual celebration of our right to access books without censorship. Since its inception in 1982, Banned Books Week has reminded us that while not every book is intended for every reader, each of us has the right to decide for ourselves what to read, listen to or view. Curious?

Check out the American Library Association's information page on banned and challenged books, read a banned book, or ask a Tutt librarian to help you investigate historical and modern-day censorship. 

You can also visit the Banned Books Week Virtual Read-Out YouTube channel to hear celebrities and others read banned books!

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I've never heard of this cool thing before. I believe that we all have the right to read the books we want. We're gonna pay for it and nobody should care how this book will affect someone. I don't think there's something wrong with reading books not suitable for my age because I know such books even though not meant for me, could still be my learning or entertainment source. All books should be for all people of any ages as long as they can read. I do believe that a book will not be published if it was not good to read. That is why it's okay to read any book. No to banned books! We should all support it!