"Saying 'I notice you're a nerd' is like saying, 'Hey, I notice that you'd rather be intelligent than be stupid, that you'd rather be thoughtful than be vapid, that you believe that there are things that matter more than the arrest record of Lindsay Lohan. Why is that?' In fact, it seems to me that most contemporary insults are pretty lame. Even 'lame' is kind of lame. Saying 'You're lame' is like saying 'You walk with a limp.' Yeah, whatever, so does 50 Cent, and he's done all right for himself."— John Green
I am finally participating in one of I Am a Reader, Not a Writer's many awesome book hops. This book hop is particularly important to me as I am book advocate, and a member of ALA (Librarian-in-Training!). I wholeheartedly believe that no book should ever be banned from anyone or challenged by anyone, even if the information contained within clearly opposes a person's personal beliefs (First Amendment anyone?). You can read more about Banned Books Week at the ALA website or the Banned Books Week website.
For this hop I am giving away two books which have been challenged and banned: Looking for Alaska by John Green and Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson. I adore both of these authors and really feel that their books speak to teenagers, and help them deal with issues they face all the time. I'm also adding some extras to each package! Yay for surprises!
After you enter my giveaway, don't forget to hop on over to the others listed below! Thanks so much and keep defending and fighting for books!
Not entering giveaway but wanted to thank you for your post.
The American Library Association website for banned/challenged books--short list for classics only--includes To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee; 1984, by George Orwell; A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest Hemingway; Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell; and Sophie’s Choice, by William Styron. The first four were required reading in my school days.
A commenter on Murder She Writes, however, took me aback by mentioning the Bible, which of course is banned in some places.
Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway!
ReplyDeleteNot entering giveaway but wanted to thank you for your post.
ReplyDeleteThe American Library Association website for banned/challenged books--short list for classics only--includes To Kill a Mockingbird, by Harper Lee; 1984, by George Orwell; A Farewell to Arms and For Whom the Bell Tolls, by Ernest Hemingway; Gone with the Wind, by Margaret Mitchell; and Sophie’s Choice, by William Styron. The first four were required reading in my school days.
A commenter on Murder She Writes, however, took me aback by mentioning the Bible, which of course is banned in some places.
Thank you SO much participating this year!
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Thanks for the giveaway. Wintergirls is on my wish list, so that is great treat should I win.
ReplyDeleteHere's Mine. Hope you'll stop by and enter as well: Read Banned Books Week Hop and Giveaway