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“And Tango Makes Three”

Posted on August 5, 2011 by

Some believe it is legitimate to shield children and teenagers from information that is perceived to negatively affect that critical time of development. Time and time again, the efforts of artists and authors to incorporate controversial themes in works for … Continue reading →

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Famous Art Censored For Sensitive Types

Posted on April 7, 2011 by

In response to the disturbing story of a woman who attacked a Gauguin at the National Gallery, Flavorwire Art Editor Marina Galpernia has helpfully compiled a photo set of great works modified for those with…delicate sensibilities: Thou shall not show … Continue reading →

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Smithsonian Regents’ Response to Censorship Outrage: what does it promise?

Posted on February 3, 2011 by

In response to the national outrage over the removal of artist David Wojnarowicz’ video Fire In My Belly from the National Portrait Gallery following pressure from the Catholic League and Republican Congressional leaders, the Smithsonian Board of Regents formed an Advisory Panel*. Continue reading →

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David Wojnarowicz – censored once again

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

If David Wojnarowicz were alive to witness his video, Fire in the Belly, attacked by the Catholic League and removed from the National Portrait Gallery, he probably would not have been surprised. Wojnarowicz’s work received its share of controversy during … Continue reading →

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National Portrait Gallery Removes David Wojnarowicz Video from Exhibition

Posted on December 1, 2010 by

Yesterday (Nov 30th), in response to complaints from the Catholic League and several Republican representatives the National Portrait Gallery decided to remove Fire in My Belly, a video by multimedia artist David Wojnarowicz. The video was part of Hide/Seek: Difference … Continue reading →

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It’s not about the children: “Revolutionary Voices” pulled from public library

Posted on June 25, 2010 by

We were gratified to learn of a kind mention last week from librarian Lizzy Burns in her thoughtful blog A CHAIR, A FIREPLACE & A TEA COZY concerning one example of the kind of work the NCAC does every day. … Continue reading →

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Interview with Maureen Johnson, YA author of The Bermudez Triangle

Posted on July 6, 2009 by

Kids’ Right to Read Project Director Jamie Chosak interviewed author Maureen Johnson about her experiences with censorship, including the recent challenge against her book, The Bermudez Triangle, in Leesburg, Florida.  Here’s an excerpt: The Kids’ Right to Read Project: Challenges … Continue reading →

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Interview with Brent Hartinger, author of challenged book, Geography Club

Posted on June 22, 2009 by

Kids’ Right To Read’s Jaime Chosak interviewed Brent Hartinger, author of the young adult novel Geography Club.  Parents recently asked for the removal of the book from shelves in the West Bend Public Library in Wisconsin. Kids Right to Read … Continue reading →

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Hemingway, King, Sedaris kicked out of New Hampshire high school classes

Posted on June 19, 2009 by

A couple of recent censorship attempts at public libraries have been squashed, but yesterday a group of parents succeeded in banning four short stories from high school classrooms in Litchfield, New Hampshire.   School Superintendent Elaine F. Cutler stated that … Continue reading →

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An interview with West Bend library board member on calls for book censorship

Posted on June 9, 2009 by

Kids’ Right to Read’s Jamie Chosak interviewed West Bend library board member Mary Reilly-Kliss about the book challenges in West Bend. Here’s an excerpt: Kids’ Right to Read Project: On June 2, 2009, West Bend’s library board voted to keep … Continue reading →

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