Banned Books Week celebrates the freedom to read and the freedom of expression. It brings awareness to the practice of banning or challenging books in libraries and schools. The most common reasons books are challenged are because they contain sexual content, offensive language, unsuitedness for age group, and political or religious viewpoints seen as objectionable. Librarians collect information on challenged books to compile an annual list of the most frequently challenged titles.

1. BANNED BOOKS WEEK (BBW) Celebrating the Freedom to Read September 27 - October 4, 2008

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15. Free Access to Libraries for Minors An Interpretation of the Library Bill of Rights “ Article V of the Library Bill of Rights states, "A person's right to use a library should not be denied or abridged because of origin, age, background, or views." “ Librarians and governing bodies should maintain that parents—and only parents—have the right and the responsibility to restrict the access of their children—and only their children—to library resources.” ala.org