you say banned, i say recommended
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A few thoughts on Banned Books Week:
*Banning a book just draws attention to it, alerting us to the fact that the book contains some form of honest, gritty, human experience. Anything that stirs up that kind of passion and emotion has got to be an interesting read.
*If a child is old enough to go the library without parental guidance, said child is also old enough to decide what they want to read. Kids are smarter than we give them credit for. They're going to pick something that interests them. Let them. Discovering what appeals to them will help them develop dreams and ambitions.
*Why anyone would want to discourage reading of any kind is completely beyond me. Reading questionable material is better than not reading at all.
*If a book's content is worth fighting, it's worth fighting for.
Conclusion: Read a banned book today! It will make you wiser, more worldly, and a whole lot more fun at parties!
*Banning a book just draws attention to it, alerting us to the fact that the book contains some form of honest, gritty, human experience. Anything that stirs up that kind of passion and emotion has got to be an interesting read.
*If a child is old enough to go the library without parental guidance, said child is also old enough to decide what they want to read. Kids are smarter than we give them credit for. They're going to pick something that interests them. Let them. Discovering what appeals to them will help them develop dreams and ambitions.
*Why anyone would want to discourage reading of any kind is completely beyond me. Reading questionable material is better than not reading at all.
*If a book's content is worth fighting, it's worth fighting for.
Conclusion: Read a banned book today! It will make you wiser, more worldly, and a whole lot more fun at parties!
