One last post for Banned Books Week, this time an article that was published in today’s issue of Manila Bulletin:
Banned Books Week!
MANILA, Philippines – The last week of September is Banned Books Week, an annual event spearheaded by the American Library Association (ALA) to celebrate the freedom to read.
Founded on the principle of intellectual freedom, Banned Books Week draws attention to the threats of censorship by showcasing over a hundred books that have been subject to banning, challenge, or any attempt to restrict the access of others.
Banned Books Week is a constant reminder of the importance of “the freedom to access information and express ideas, even if the information and ideas might be considered unorthodox or unpopular,” and the power of literature to shape minds.
Banned Books Week encourages people to pick up one of the banned books on the list, to think for themselves, and allow others to do the same.
